When Virginia’s congressional candidates don’t debate, voters get sound bites instead of substance

By: Jim Spencer

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 1,062

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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The day after the Aug. 4 Democratic primary to choose a congressional candidate in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, the Williamsburg area chapter of the Virginia League of Women Voters invited Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman and Democratic challenger Shannon Taylor to a joint appearance at a candidate forum.

Taylor’s campaign declined, said Denise Koch, co-chair of the local league’s voter services committee. Wittman’s campaign acknowledged getting the invitation, Koch added, but …

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