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Looking beyond next week’s election, we have our first debate scheduled in a political race that might not even take place.  John McGuire is the current State Senator for District 10, but he’s running for a seat in Congress. If McGuire wins in November, then someone will need to step in and finish out his term in the State Senate. And Cumberland Republicans have taken steps to give the public more information about that. 

The Cumberland County Republican Committee has announced plans to hold a debate between the candidates who have already announced their plans to fun for the 10th District seat if McGuire wins. All of the candidates that meet the requirements outlined by the Virginia Department of Elections will take place on Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. That’ll be held at Spruceberry Farm Event Center in Cumberland. 

The debate is open to the public and press, with doors opening for general admission at 6:45pm. The Republican Committee says a $5 donation is requested but not required. A cocktail social and dinner with the candidates (for a fee) will be from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Information on the moderators, format and additional details will be provided at a later date.