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Polls Show Spanberger Leading Earle-Sears in Virginia Race

7/27/2025

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Virginia Republicans are anxious about Winsome Earle-Sears's gubernatorial bid, even as Governor Glenn Youngkin remains optimistic. A recent poll reveals Democrat Spanberger in the lead at 49% compared to Earle-Sears's 37%. While Spanberger's fundraising has surged, Earle-Sears's campaign celebrated its best fundraising day yet, igniting hope among her supporters.

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Virginia Republicans are anxious about Winsome Earle-Sears's gubernatorial bid, even as Governor Glenn Youngkin remains optimistic. A recent poll reveals Democrat Spanberger in the lead at 49% compared to Earle-Sears's 37%. While Spanberger's fundraising has surged, Earle-Sears's campaign celebrated its best fundraising day yet, igniting hope among her supporters.