Summary
In the Virginia gubernatorial election, Democrat Abigail Spanberger leads Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in polls two weeks before Election Day. Spanberger's lead varies between 3 to 12 percentage points in different surveys, but there is still a possibility for Earle-Sears to close the gap. Virginia voters are seen as important indicators of voter mood ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Key Facts
- Abigail Spanberger is a Democrat running for governor of Virginia.
- Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican, is her opponent and currently serves as Virginia's Lieutenant Governor.
- Polls show Spanberger leading Earle-Sears by 3 to 12 points.
- The election is taking place two weeks from when the polls were conducted.
- Poll errors range between 2.9 and 4.2 percentage points.
- Virginia has recently leaned Democratic, with past trends showing support for Democratic candidates.
- Earle-Sears is a noted supporter of President Donald Trump.
- The election outcome may reflect the national mood ahead of critical midterm elections.
