SAVANNAH, Ga. — Republican Herschel Walker on Friday denied in a televised debate that he paid for an abortion in 2009, part of an hour-long clash in which the account that has beleaguered his campaign for U.S. Senate was often overshadowed by other contentious exchanges.

The only scheduled debate between Walker and Sen. Raphael G. Warnock (D-Ga.), in a battleground seen by both parties as key in the fight for control of the Senate, frequently turned bitter and personal, with the candidates accusing each other of being untrustworthy. Walker has faced criticism throughout the campaign for making false or unsubstantiated claims, and Warnock took aim at his comments anew.

Warnock said Walker “has a problem with the truth” and pointed to unsubstantiated claims by Walker that he’s worked closely with the FBI and a local police department. At one point, Walker turned to Warnock and said: “Do not bear false witness, senator.” That came in an exchange where Walker and Warnock clashed over a report that the church where he has served as a senior pastor tried to evict some residents from church-controlled homes. During the debate, Warnock said the evictions are a “false charge.”

It wasn’t until a moderator brought up the abortion claim that either candidate mentioned it. “That is a lie,” Walker said when asked the account. I’m a Christian. I believe in life. And I tell people this: Georgia is a state that respects life.”

The comment echoed previous denials Walker has issued. He did...

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