Summary
Abigail Spanberger is leading Winsome Earle-Sears by 10 points in the Virginia gubernatorial race, according to a new poll. The poll reflects a shift toward Spanberger since August, where she had a smaller lead. The election is critical as a predictor for the 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- Abigail Spanberger leads Winsome Earle-Sears by 10 points in a recent poll for the Virginia governor's race.
- The poll was conducted by Roanoke College from October 22 to 27, surveying 1,041 likely voters.
- The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 4.05 percentage points.
- Spanberger had a 7-point lead in an August poll by the same college.
- Virginia's gubernatorial race traditionally favors the party not in the White House.
- Winsome Earle-Sears is aligned with President Donald Trump in this race.
- Spanberger has a more comfortable lead than other Democrats in different state races.
- Virginia has shown a shift toward Democratic candidates in recent elections.
