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Virginia Gubernatorial Race: Earle-Sears Uses Controversial Anti-Trans Ads
9/10/2025
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Story summary
- Republican Winsome Earle-Sears targets Democrat Abigail Spanberger with anti-trans ads in Virginia's gubernatorial race.
- Earle-Sears lags behind Spanberger in polls and fundraising, seeking to gain support through controversial messaging.
- Ads misrepresent Spanberger's position on the Equality Act and trans rights.
- Spanberger prioritizes economic issues, sidestepping direct discussions on trans rights.
- She highlights her commitment to children's safety in her campaign ads.
