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Spanberger Leads Earle-Sears as Virginia Gubernatorial Race Tightens

9/12/2025

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A VCU poll shows Abigail Spanberger (D) leading Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in Virginia's gubernatorial race, 49% to 40%.
Spanberger's lead has narrowed by three points since August, indicating a closer contest.
Voter concerns include the rising cost of living (28%), women's reproductive rights (13%), and immigration and education (12% each).
Early in-person voting runs from September 19 to November 1, with Election Day on November 4.
Former Gov. Douglas Wilder emphasized the importance of Virginia's elections for the national political landscape.

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A VCU poll shows Abigail Spanberger (D) leading Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in Virginia's gubernatorial race, 49% to 40%.
Spanberger's lead has narrowed by three points since August, indicating a closer contest.
Voter concerns include the rising cost of living (28%), women's reproductive rights (13%), and immigration and education (12% each).
Early in-person voting runs from September 19 to November 1, with Election Day on November 4.
Former Gov. Douglas Wilder emphasized the importance of Virginia's elections for the national political landscape.