Republican Kathy Szeliga and Democrat Chris Van Hollen clashed over the economy, Obamacare and the polarizing presidential race on Wednesday during what is likely to be the only televised debate in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski.

In a testy debate — Szeliga accused Van Hollen of “mansplaining” and Van Hollen repeatedly characterized Szeliga’s positions as out of step with the state — the rivals offered broadly contrasting visions for how to move the country forward.

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