Republican Congressman Don Bacon and Democratic State Senator Tony Vargas engaged in a fiery debate in the Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media Tuesday evening.

The two candidates are vying to represent Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes most of Omaha and its suburbs.

Bacon, the incumbent, touted his ability to pass bills and work across the aisle in Washington.

“I've been rated the most effective Republican in the House," he said. "This is by universities, independent people. I've been also rated the most bipartisan Republican in the House, the Senate and governors. It's helping make a big difference at the national level.”

Vargas talked about his record from his eight years representing South Omaha in the Unicameral.

“I've actually lowered costs," he said. "I voted for $6 billion of tax cuts that actually passed. I've been named the taxpayer defender. I voted for two of the largest tax packages in state history. That's my record.”

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