Pa. Senate debate: Fetterman and Oz faced off on economic issues, abortion in first and only debate
Fetterman’s performance following his stroke was center stage as the candidates debated policy topics.

Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidate Mehmet Oz shake hands prior tto the Pennsylvania Senate debate at WHTM abc27 in Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania’s two leading Senate candidates — Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz — debated Tuesday night.
The debate was Fetterman’s first time speaking to much of the public at length since suffering a stroke in May. He struggled at times to articulate his views.
It was the first and only debate between Fetterman and Oz before Election Day on Nov. 8.
Pennsylvania’s two leading gubernatorial candidates — Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Doug Mastriano — won’t debate after failing to agree to terms.