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Spanberger Gains Police Endorsement, Leads in Polls

8/15/2025

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Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, has been endorsed by the Virginia Police Benevolent Association, which previously backed GOP Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Current polls show Spanberger leading Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears by 12 points.
The Virginia gubernatorial election is scheduled for November 4, 2025, serving as a significant test for both parties.

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Story summary

Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, has been endorsed by the Virginia Police Benevolent Association, which previously backed GOP Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Current polls show Spanberger leading Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears by 12 points.
The Virginia gubernatorial election is scheduled for November 4, 2025, serving as a significant test for both parties.