Spanberger Holds 10-Point Lead over Earle-Sears in Virginia: Poll
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears closes to within 3 points of Democrat Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's governor race, driven by cultural issues and shifting voter turnout, poll shows.
- A new survey finds Winsome Earle-Sears trails Abigail Spanberger by three points, putting the Virginia race within the poll's margin as voters head into the final stretch.
- Amid multiple controversies, Spanberger's campaign includes outrage over Chesterfield County School Board member Dot Heffron praising the assassination of Charlie Kirk, prompting calls for resignation.
- The Emerson College/The Hill survey of 725 likely voters finds Spanberger at 52% and Earle-Sears at 42%, with 5% undecided.
- Early voting shows it has doubled its 2021 pace with nearly half of ballots from GOP-leaning districts, while a half-million-dollar donation from Robert L. Johnson, BET co-founder, has energized Earle-Sears.
- With November 4 approaching, Virginia's off-year result could signal broader trends heading into 2026 as Virginia voters rank the economy top at 35%.
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Spanberger leads Earle-Sears in Virginia governor's race, Emerson poll finds
(WHTM) - Former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D) is leading Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears (R) by 10 points in the Virginia governor's race, according to a new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey. The poll found Spanberger with 52% to Earle-Sears' 42%, an increase from Spanberger's 1% lead in a January Emerson College survey. “Spanberger has picked up significant momentum since the first Emerson College poll at the beginning of 2025, d…
Spanberger holds 10-point lead in Virginia governor’s race
(The Center Square) – Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger is starting October with a polling advantage in Virginia’s governor’s race as the month opens with a federal shutdown and political tension building in Virginia.
New Poll Shows Winsome Earle-Sears Closing in on Abigail Spanberger in Virginia Governor’s Race
A survey released this week from A2 Insights has Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears trailing Democrat Abigail Spanberger by just three points in Virginia’s gubernatorial election, putting the contest firmly within the margin of error as early voting picks up steam.

GOP Candidate Closes The Gap In Governor’s Race – Contest Now Within Margin Of Error
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears now trails her Democratic opponent, Abigail Spanberger, by only three points, according to a new survey. This puts the race within the survey’s margin of error. BREAKING: NEW A2 INSIGHTS VIRGINIA GOVERNOR POLL SHOWS SEARS RAPIDLY CLOSING THE GAP Abigail Spanberger: 48% (+3) Winsome Earle-Sears: 45% KEEP VOTING, VIRGINIA! pic.twitter.com/qz1qsjdDYx — Virginia College Republicans (@vacollegegop) Oc…
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