(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

In the first debate of three on the campus of Penn State Beaver, incumbent State Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-District 46) and Demorcatic challenger James Craig made their case to the panel of questioners and the audience that they were the better choice in November.

One of the main topics brought forth were the allegations that Craig’s campaign had forged signatures that propelled him to the main race; allegations that Craig himself denied:

 

The explanation, however, was not enough to convince Sen. Bartolotta:

 

Past that controversy, the two shared their political philosophies on the current issues surrounding Beaver County and Western Pennsylvania. One of the biggest discussions was over the distribution and opportunity of natural resources; one that Craig felt the people need to be alert about:

 

Senator Bartolotta, when asked about the idea of “paycheck protection” as far as employers handling employee money had this to say:

 

The debates were sponsored by the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce. Election Day is November 6.