Summary
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is leading Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in polls for Virginia's governor's race, which is only days away. Polls show Spanberger with varying leads, ranging from 4 to 12 points. The Virginia election can signal broader political trends in the United States.
Key Facts
- Abigail Spanberger is a Democrat, while Winsome Earle-Sears is a Republican.
- Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by an average of 7.4 points across eight major polls.
- The Trafalgar/InsiderAdvantage poll shows Spanberger leading by 4 points (46% to 42%).
- Other polls show different margins: Roanoke College (10 points), Christopher Newport University (7 points), Suffolk University (9 points), and The Washington Post/Schar (12 points).
- Demographic divides are evident: Spanberger is ahead among women and Black voters, while Earle-Sears leads among men and Hispanic voters.
- Both candidates have strong support within their own parties but are closely contested among Independent voters.
- The election is set to take place on Tuesday.
