Virginia Gubernatorial Debate Planned In Northern Virginia In Late September

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Virginia's gubernatorial candidates will debate in Northern Virginia in late September as early voting continues for the general election.

The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce will host the debate between Terry McAuliffe (Democrat) and Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College's Alexandria campus. It will be broadcast on NBC4 and shown on NBC affiliates statewide starting at 7 p.m.

The second debate follows the first debate between the candidates on Sept. 16 at the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy. The chamber has hosted "Top of the Ticket" candidates for debates for over 30 years.

"Hosting the premier debate in Virginia politics is a tradition I am incredibly proud to continue,” said Julie Coons, president and CEO of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce. "This year our debate takes on new importance, being one of only two debates between Mr. McAuliffe and Mr. Youngkin. I look forward to hearing from both candidates how they plan to move Virginia forward."

The debate will focus on key issues to Virginia voters. The moderator will be Chuck Todd, NBC News political director and moderator of Meet The Press. News4 Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey and Telemundo 44 reporter Alberto Pimienta will also ask the candidates questions.

The chamber will present the debate in partnership with NBC4 Washington, Telemundo 44, Northern Virginia Community College, Capital One, and George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government.

The gubernatorial general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Other statewide races include lieutenant governor, attorney general and all 100 House of Delegates seats.

For more information about the general election, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website or your local election office website.

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