Both of Virginia ‘s gubernatorial candidates have accepted a fall debate against their opponent — just not the same one.

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R-VA) accepted CNN’s invitation on Wednesday to a fall debate, while former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger accepted an invitation to participate in a debate hosted by AARP Virginia at Virginia State University.

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The candidates’ failure to agree to the same debate has complicated efforts to host an onstage matchup before early voting begins.

“Abigail formally accepted the

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