Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears faced off last Thursday night at Norfolk State University in their only debate for governor.

Here are seven things to know from the debate.

Jones' texts highlight only Virginia debate for governor

Jay Jones is on his own

Spanberger, a former representative for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, did not defend Jones, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, six days after the National Review reported on 2022 text messages in which Jones fantasized about shooting then-Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, and about harm coming to his children.

“I’m saying as of now, it’s up to every voter to make their own individual decision,” Spanberger said.

Earle-Sears was the aggressor

On multiple occasio

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