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Spanberger says no to CNN debate invite after Earle-Sears' scheduling conflict cancels People's Debate

Both candidates are negotiating a debate hosted by WAVY News and Norfolk State University to focus on Virginia voters' priorities ahead of the November election, with Spanberger leading at 45.2%.

Summary by WTVR
RICHMOND, Va. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger has declined an invitation for a debate with CNN, one day after Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears declined to participate in the 2025 People's Debate, citing a scheduling conflict.Spanberger said she wants to focus on a Virginia-based debate highlighting issues for voters.The 2025 People's Debate would have been produced by CBS 6.Earlier Thursday, Earle-Sears accepted an …

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WTVR broke the news in Richmond, United States on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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