It’s the latest showdown between Senator Marco Rubio and Rep. Patrick Murphy, a debate Wednesday night in South Florida.

Rubio, the incumbent Republican Senator, debated Murphy, the Democrat vying for his Senate seat, at Broward College in Davie. The candidates opened the hour-long debate by touting their own accomplishments.

"We're too important of a state to have a senator that doesn't know how to get things done. I do," said Rubio.

"I worked across party lines to bring together 200 members of Congress," Murphy said.

But soon after opening statements, the candidates were pressed with questions which have plagued their respective campaigns. The moderator asked Murphy about claims of a padded resume.

"In fact, the last seven claims thrown out by Senator Rubio and his right-wing friends have been debunked. Rated as false," countered Murphy.

"Is 'God willing' a way out in case prayer convinces you to change your mind about a run in 2020 for the White House?" the moderator asked Rubio, referring to his well-documented insistence that he would not run for his Senate seat, then change of heart.

Rubio replied that it's simply a phrase he always uses, elaborating on his deep faith. He then pivoted and began attacking Murphy on his resume once again.

The candidates tackled questions on the Supreme Court and Social Security.

"It's privatizing Social Security, turning Medicare into a voucher program," Murphy claimed of his opponent's plans. "That dismantles these programs."

"I don't want to dismantle Social Security and Medicare," Rubio stated. "Not only how do you explain that to voters, how do you explain that to my mother?"

As the debate rolled on, the candidates addressed criminal justice reform and perceived unfairness in the system. Both said that they would support body cameras.

"If a significant percentage of American families feel they've been treated differently by law enforcement because of the color of their skin, then we have a problem. And it needs to be addressed," Rubio said.

"I have introduced the Trust Act, that will build more trust between police officers and the communities they're serving," said Murphy.

Throughout the debate, both men defended and defined their positions and got in some easy jabs.

“He has been in Congress for four years, and he has never passed a single law, signed by the president with his name on it," Rubio exclaimed.

“If you voted as much as you lied, you might actually be a decent senator," shot Murphy.

Moderated by press and TV journalists from the Sunshine State, Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association hosted the debate at Broward College in Davie.

In less than two weeks, voters will be casting their ballot in the general election. And while the race for the presidency has garnered a lot of attention, so the contest for Rubio's Senate seat is widely watched.

Analysts said it's importance lies in the bigger picture: it may tip the balance of power in Congress.

Last week, Rubio and Murphy participated in their first debate together, held at UCF in Orlando.