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Spanberger Leads Fundraising, Polls Amid Scandal in Virginia

10/9/2025

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Abigail Spanberger, Democratic nominee, leads in fundraising and polls as early voting is underway in Virginia.
Winsome Earle-Sears, Republican, has $5 million from Republican Governors Association; Spanberger has raised over $41 million.
Polls show Spanberger ahead by 10 points; debate on October 9 could shift momentum.
Spanberger faces scrutiny over a text scandal involving Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones.

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Abigail Spanberger, Democratic nominee, leads in fundraising and polls as early voting is underway in Virginia.
Winsome Earle-Sears, Republican, has $5 million from Republican Governors Association; Spanberger has raised over $41 million.
Polls show Spanberger ahead by 10 points; debate on October 9 could shift momentum.
Spanberger faces scrutiny over a text scandal involving Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones.