Neither Virginia gubernatorial candidate showed up to the post-debate interview

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

Virginia Gubernatorial Debate Coverage

The debate, hosted by WAVY-TV 10 and moderated by news anchors Tom Schaad of WAVY-TV 10 and Deanna Allbrittin of WRIC-TV., was 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 provided a live stream of the interview room, referred to as the "spin room."

Ultimately, neither candidate showed up to be interviewed by the media. Delegate Don Scott, who was at Thursday's debate, stepped up to the mic and spoke about his takeaways from the debate.