UMW Hosts Debate for HD 65

The University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s 65th District House of Delegates on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. Incumbent Joshua Cole (D) will face off against Sean Steinway (R) in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium.

The debate is being hosted by Mary Washington’s Student Government Association and moderated by UMW Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth, who also serves as director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies. It is co-sponsored by the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area.

The event is free and no tickets are required. Viewing also is available via Zoom at https://go.umw.edu/2025debate.