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Spanberger's Ad Targets Earle-Sears on LGBTQ+ Rights

10/14/2025

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Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee for governor of Virginia, released a new ad targeting Winsome Earle-Sears over LGBTQ+ rights.
The ad highlights Earle-Sears's past comments against marriage equality and opposition to protections for gay workers.
Earle-Sears has attacked Spanberger's support for trans rights.
Recent polling shows Spanberger leading Earle-Sears 52% to 42%.
Transgender issues rank lowest among concerns, with 50% considering them significant.

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Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee for governor of Virginia, released a new ad targeting Winsome Earle-Sears over LGBTQ+ rights.
The ad highlights Earle-Sears's past comments against marriage equality and opposition to protections for gay workers.
Earle-Sears has attacked Spanberger's support for trans rights.
Recent polling shows Spanberger leading Earle-Sears 52% to 42%.
Transgender issues rank lowest among concerns, with 50% considering them significant.