Summary
The Virginia governor's race is getting tighter, with Republican Winsome Earle-Sears closing in on Democrat Abigail Spanberger's lead. A recent poll shows Spanberger leading by only three percentage points, indicating a more competitive contest in a state that usually favors Democrats.
Key Facts
- A new poll shows Republican Winsome Earle-Sears is only three points behind Democrat Abigail Spanberger in the Virginia governor's race.
- Spanberger is polling at 48 percent, while Earle-Sears is at 45 percent.
- The survey was done between September 26-28.
- The race is more competitive, even though Virginia typically leans Democratic in presidential elections.
- In a similar tight contest in 2021, Republican Glenn Youngkin won the governor's race against Democrat Terry McAuliffe.
- Youngkin won with about 50.58 percent of the vote compared to McAuliffe's 48.64 percent.
