After each candidate gave opening statements, it didn't take long for the attacks to start flying - with Republican challenger Christina Hagan accusing incumbent Tim Ryan of flip-flopping on every issue he's dealt with.
It provided a segue for her to accuse him of not doing enough to bring and keep jobs here.

 "Every one of Tim's constituents that I've talked to reflects the fact that they are leaving this district for jobs and opportunities," said Hagan. "In order for northeast Ohio to thrive again, we need a sharp change in leadership."

But Ryan hit back - saying Hagan doesn't even live in the 13th District, and that his record - including securing an energy incubator in Warren and money for America Makes in Youngstown - speaks for itself.

"All these investments we've made Lordstown Motors, the electric truck the Endurance going out to Lordstown, we worked hard to get a program for a low interest loan there, General Motors and LG Chem doing a battery plant," Ryan said.

For some voters, the debate was the first time to hear from Libertarian candidate Dr. Michael Fricke, who says his combined background of science and private sector makes him the best choice to represent the district - and get its people back to work.

"Government does not create jobs," said Dr. Fricke. "That's not your role...no one's going to get a job because of these two. It's private industry."

The trio sparred on issues ranging from the Supreme Court to racial injustice - each (for the most part) sticking to their time to try to convince undecided voters that they deserve the opportunity to go to Washington with just three weeks until Election Day.