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Virginia gubernatorial candidates Winsome Earle-Sears (Republican) and Abigail Spanberger (Democrat) are set to debate, with both likely to link their opponent to Washington's political turmoil. The election is viewed as a bellwether, particularly given the impact of federal issues like the government shutdown on Virginia. The debate is expected to highlight differing priorities, with Earle-Sears focusing on "culture war" issues and Spanberger on economic concerns, while both navigate Donald Trump's influence.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.