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Early Voting Doubles, Earle-Sears Gains Edge Over Spanberger

9/30/2025

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Early voting surged in the first week: 147,244 ballots cast—double 2021—while Republicans held 57% of early votes.
Early voting began September 19, with 124,530 in-person votes and 22,714 mail-in ballots.
Winsome Earle-Sears opposes biological males in female sports and spaces; Abigail Spanberger has avoided a direct stance.
Turnout suggests a potential advantage for Earle-Sears and could shape Spanberger's strategy.

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Story summary

Early voting surged in the first week: 147,244 ballots cast—double 2021—while Republicans held 57% of early votes.
Early voting began September 19, with 124,530 in-person votes and 22,714 mail-in ballots.
Winsome Earle-Sears opposes biological males in female sports and spaces; Abigail Spanberger has avoided a direct stance.
Turnout suggests a potential advantage for Earle-Sears and could shape Spanberger's strategy.