Live in virginia governors debate. Todd will be the moderator. Virginia is one of only two states electing governors. We have live coverage now here on cspan. Decision 2017. Ed mr news political director, chuck todd. Good evening and welcome to the debate between mr. Northam and mr. Gillespie. At George Mason University. On all nbc is stations across the state of virginia, nationally, and streaming live. We begin quick we by covering the rules of the event. The debate will be one hour and will have Opening Statements from the candidates. Questions tol pose the candidates. The questions are determined by nbc news and the panelist and have not been reviewed by the the candidates. Have 90didate will seconds to respond and there will be a one minute rebuttal. I have the right to follow up as needed. Will conclude with closing statements. The timekeeper will notify them of time. In the interest of covering is much ground as possible, we ask for adherence to the time limits. Now, we welcome