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Republican Presidential candidates will debate in Detroit at 9 p.m.

Rachel Fradette
March 3, 2016
GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio, who made a brief stop in Minneapolis for a fundraiser at the Minneapolis Club, announces a "Minnesota Leadership Team," during a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 in Minneapolis. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)
GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio, who made a brief stop in Minneapolis for a fundraiser at the Minneapolis Club, announces a "Minnesota Leadership Team," during a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 in Minneapolis. (Elizabeth Flores/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

The Republican Presidential Debate will take place tonight at the Fox Theatre in Detroit at 9 p.m.

Republican candidates Businessman Donald Trump, Senator Marco Rubio (FL-R), Senator Ted Cruz (TX-R) and Gov. John Kasich (OH-R) will all be in attendance tonight.

Kasich is currently in Detroit and spoke with reporters. Trump is in Portland, Maine but will be on the debate stage tonight. Rubio is hosting a rally in Shelby Township beginning at 4:30 pm.

Dr. Ben Carson, a Detroit native, will not be in attendance at the debate tonight. Recently, Carson suspended his campaign for the presidency.

The State News will be reporting live at the debate tonight. Follow along with our live blog and look for our story tomorrow morning with the candidates discussion on issues that impact students. 

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