Note: The 2025 Virginia Gubernatorial Debate is included in full above.

NORFOLK, Va. (WRIC) -- On Thursday, former U.S. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears went head-to-head on the debate stage -- and it was a night to remember.

On Thursday, Oct. 9, WAVY-10 hosted the Virginia Gubernatorial Debate at Norfolk State University. It was moderated by 8News' own Deanna Allbrittin and WAVY anchor Tom Schaad.

This marked the one and only time Spanberger and Earle-Sears will face off on the debate stage prior to Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4. No matter which of these two candidates Virginians pick as their next governor, they will make history as the first-ever woman to lead the Commonwealth.

8News has compiled three memorable moments from the debate.

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