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Spanberger Leads Virginia Race Amid Texting Scandal

10/29/2025

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Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger leads Virginia's gubernatorial race by up to 12 points over Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears shifted to the texting scandal involving Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones, aiming to link Spanberger to the controversy.
Spanberger's campaign has received significant funding from the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), and Ghazala Hashmi, a lieutenant governor candidate, leads in polls.

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Story summary

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger leads Virginia's gubernatorial race by up to 12 points over Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears shifted to the texting scandal involving Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones, aiming to link Spanberger to the controversy.
Spanberger's campaign has received significant funding from the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), and Ghazala Hashmi, a lieutenant governor candidate, leads in polls.