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Virginia's Early Voting: Democrats Lead as Turnout Soars

11/4/2025

Summary

Story summary

Virginia's early voting shows a partisan makeup of 58% Democrats to 42% Republicans, similar to 2024.
The early electorate includes more politically motivated voters, reducing unaffiliated shares.
Turnout is high, with nearly 987,000 ballots cast before Election Day.
The gubernatorial race remains competitive, with Spanberger leading Earle-Sears by 11 points.
The attorney general race is affected by Jones' past texts, with Jones holding a slight edge over Miyares.

History

Historical Context

Virginia's political landscape has shifted significantly since the 2008 election, when it voted for a Democrat for president for the first time in ten elections. The 2021 gubernatorial election saw Republican Glenn Youngkin win with 50.6% of the vote, marking the first Republican victory since 2009. This election reflected a growing partisan divide, with nearly 987,000 early ballots cast, indicating heightened voter engagement.

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Story summary

Virginia's early voting shows a partisan makeup of 58% Democrats to 42% Republicans, similar to 2024.
The early electorate includes more politically motivated voters, reducing unaffiliated shares.
Turnout is high, with nearly 987,000 ballots cast before Election Day.
The gubernatorial race remains competitive, with Spanberger leading Earle-Sears by 11 points.
The attorney general race is affected by Jones' past texts, with Jones holding a slight edge over Miyares.

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