Summary
A new poll shows Republican Winsome Earle-Sears is trailing Democrat Abigail Spanberger by 5 points in the Virginia governor's race. The election is seen as important for national political trends before the 2026 midterm elections. The poll results show a close contest with both candidates focusing on different key issues.
Key Facts
- Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican, is 5 points behind Democrat Abigail Spanberger in the latest poll.
- The poll was conducted with 937 likely voters from October 15 to October 17, with a margin of error of 3.19%.
- Earle-Sears has a 43% favorable rating with a 46% unfavorable rating; Spanberger has a 47% favorable rating and a 44% unfavorable rating.
- Another poll showed a narrower gap, with Spanberger at 47.5% and Earle-Sears at 45.3%, with a 2.9% margin of error.
- Spanberger focuses on economic issues and federal worker protection, linking Earle-Sears to President Trump's policies.
- Earle-Sears emphasizes cultural and social issues, critiquing Spanberger's record on immigration and safety.
- Early voting in Virginia lasts until November 1, with Election Day on November 4.
- The race is closely watched as an indicator of national political sentiment before the midterm elections.
