Iowa Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and Democratic challenger Fred Hubbell met for an often-combative debate in Sioux City last (Wednesday) night.
Hubbell, a Des Moines businessman, is seeking elected office for the first time.
Reynolds has been governor for the past 16 months and is seeking election to a full, four-year term.
The two candidates are scheduled to debate a third and final time on live T-V this Sunday morning, starting at 8 a.m.
