Sarvis: major party campaign pressed debate sponsors to exclude him Evan Jones October 11, 2013 1 minute read Robert Sarvis Libertarian Party candidate Robert Sarvis says the major party candidates pressed hard to exclude him from statewide debates. He won’t be part of the final one, but debate sponsors say its simply a matter of numbers. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Dem. Lt. Gov. candidate breaks with McAuliffe on EPA power plant rulesNext: Stink bugs are back — but those in your family room don’t really want to be there Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026