The video above is a look inside the "Spin Room" at Thursday's NSU debate.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Virginia gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger (D) and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) are scheduled to meet on the stage at Norfolk State University Thursday night for their only scheduled debate ahead of the November election.

The debate, hosted by WAVY-TV 10 and moderated by news anchors Tom Schaad of WAVY-TV 10 and Deanna Allbrittin of WRIC-TV., is being held from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2025.

At 8 p.m., upon the conclusion of the live debate, Nexstar provided a space for the candidates to interview with the media represented if they so choose. WAVY will provide a live stream of the candidate’s post-debate interview in the player above.

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