Immigration and healthcare were primary topics of a debate Nov. 6 involving candidates vying for the Congressional District 21 seat.

On Oct. 16, Democrat Joseph Kopser and Republican Chip Roy squared off in a televised forum in downtown Austin. The two are fighting for a seat vacated by Rep. Lamar Smith that covers an area from Austin down to far South Texas, including parts of Hays County.

The two candidates expressed polar opposite views on how to tackle immigration to the U.S. 

“I belie...