The University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.
Derrick Anderson
Derrick Anderson, the Republican candidate, and Eugene Vindman, the Democratic candidate, will face off in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium.
The debate is being hosted by Mary Washington’s Student Government Association and co-sponsored by the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Free Lance-Star, and the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area.
UMW’s Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, will moderate the debate. He will join fellow UMW professor Rosalyn Cooperman, who chairs the department; WFVA Radio news director Ted Schubel; and Jake Womer, managing editor at The Free Lance-Star, in asking questions of the candidates.
Eugene Vindman
Audience members will be able to submit questions for consideration before the start of the event.
The event is free and no tickets are required. Viewing also is available via Zoom at https://go.umw.edu/2024debate.
