Aftab Pureval and Rep. Steve Chabot clash onstage in WCPO-hosted debate
Candidates in one of the nation's most closely watched congressional races met Wednesday night at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater for a heated debate in which nearly every question became an opportunity to launch an attack.
Aftab Pureval and Steve Chabot greet the crowd before a District 1 debate between the two men at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Aftab Pureval and Steve Chabot shake hands before a District 1 debate between the men at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Steve Chabot speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Aftab Pureval at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Aftab Pureval speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Sean Kelly sings the National Anthem before a District 1 debate between Aftab Pureval and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
WCPO General Manager Jeff Brogan speaks before a District 1 debate between Aftab Pureval and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
WCPO reporter Tanya O’Rourke speaks before a District 1 debate between Aftab Pureval and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Aftab Pureval and Congressman Steve Chabot debate at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
The audience watches a debate between Aftab Pureval and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Aftab Pureval speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Congressman Steve Chabot speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Aftab Pureval at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Congressman Steve Chabot speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Aftab Pureval at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Aftab Pureval speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Aftab Pureval speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Congressman Steve Chabot speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Aftab Pureval at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Aftab Pureval makes a point during a District 1 debate between himself and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Congressman Steve Chabot speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Aftab Pureval at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Congressman Steve Chabot speaks during a debate at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Congressman Steve Chabot speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Aftab Pureval at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Congressman Steve Chabot takes his turn to speak during a District 1 debate between himself and Aftab Pureval at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Aftab Pureval speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Congressman Steve Chabot speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Aftab Pureval at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Congressman Steve Chabot hammers down a point during a District 1 debate between himself and Aftab Pureval at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Aftab Pureval speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Congressman Steve Chabot speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Aftab Pureval at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Aftab Pureval speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Aftab Pureval talks to the audience during a District 1 debate between himself and Congressman Steve Chabot at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Congressman Steve Chabot speaks during a District 1 debate between himself and Aftab Pureval at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor
Aftab Pureval and Congressman Steve Chabot shake hands after a District 1 debate between the men at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.Photo by: Leigh Taylor