The Latest: Democratic hopefuls for Virginia governor debate

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Latest on the debate between Democratic hopefuls for Virginia governor (all times local):

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8 p.m.:

Democratic hopefuls for Virginia governor are clashing over party loyalty and leadership qualities.

Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam blasted former congressman Tom Perriello at a Richmond debate Tuesday over his conservative congressional voting record while Perriello criticized Northam for twice voting for former President George W. Bush.

The two got into a testy exchange where Northam said Perriello should not throw stones from a “glass house” while Perriello said Northam was making false and “sad” attacks.

Northam cast himself as a realist who knows how to score progressive victories in a state where Republicans control the General Assembly. Perriello said Democrats are hungry for bold ideas, like raising taxes on the wealthy to pay for programs and services to help the working class.

The primary is set for June 13.

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3:45 a.m.:

Democrats Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam and former congressman Tom Perriello are set to make the case to progressive activists and labor groups.

Northam and Perriello are scheduled to meet at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union hall in Richmond for their third debate.

Northam is the party establishment favorite and is being supported by outgoing Gov. Terry McAuliffe and U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, both former Virginia governors. Perriello is running an insurgent campaign with the backing of U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

Virginia’s gubernatorial race is getting national attention as one of the few 2017 campaigns that will shed light on the electorate’s mood under the presidency of Donald Trump.

The primary is set for June 13.