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Independents Evenly Split on Economy, Spanberger Gains 45% Approval

4/25/2026

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Independent voters now show a near-even split on confidence in the parties to manage the economy, a key factor for the 2026 race.
Current surveys show independents approve President Donald Trump 30-63, the Republican Party 26-68, and Democrats 28-65 favorability.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger won 2025 with a 19-point independent margin and now reports 45 % independent approval of her policies.

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Story summary

Independent voters now show a near-even split on confidence in the parties to manage the economy, a key factor for the 2026 race.
Current surveys show independents approve President Donald Trump 30-63, the Republican Party 26-68, and Democrats 28-65 favorability.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger won 2025 with a 19-point independent margin and now reports 45 % independent approval of her policies.