U.S. Congressman Leonard Boswell and U.S. Congressman Tom Latham participated in an on-air, live debate Tuesday evening hosted by KSIB Radio in a joint sponsoring with the Creston News Advertiser.

The 90-minute debate took place in the wake of a campaign race being called one of the most closely watched congressional races in the country, as Boswell and Latham are pitted against each other because of redistricting.

Both are vying to represent the 3rd Congressional District, which has been Democrat Boswell’s territory in the U.S. House of Representatives for the past 16 years. Meanwhile, Republican Latham has represented the old Iowa 4th District for the past 18 years.