Congressman Keith Rothfus,  the Republican incumbent in the 12 th District from Sewickley  and Erin McClelland of Harrison Township, his Democratic challenger , who was very exuberant  when it was her turn faced off in a debate at Penn State’s Beaver campus last night.  Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was at the event, which was hosted by the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce. Rothfus, who won over McClelland in 2014  said he’s glad women are running for office, put the right women on the ballot..  McClelland  also said that more women need to be on the ballot, she said there are no women in statewide positions currently. Both candidates talked about the worst opiod epidemic in the country facing the population.  McClelland said she’d write a plan if elected  to bring all addicts in .  She said Johnstown has the highest overdose rate in the state. Rothfus said that the government shuts down early , there are people that won’t fight and  they give up!! He added that there is a better way to teach kids , teach them life skills.  He added, IPADS  are replacing jobs!!   McClelland said I want to fix the problem right here, she told panelist Rebecca Matsco, I love to argue!! Congressman Rotfus  said Aliquippa and Beaver reeling over a drug deal gone bad, teens are trapped in this horrific situation, we have to work on cultural issues Rothfus said all hands are on deck to concerning the OPIOD  epidemic. The 2 debated about waterways bills and gas pipelines, and McClelland  told the crowd about a study Rothfus buried  a study to export natural gas by pipeline to Europe. The two are exact opposites, Rothfus , very calm, and McClelland very  assertive when at the microphone. She said she likes to argue. The debate can be heard in its entirety on Friday at 2pm on Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA.