US EditionSpanberger Holds 10-Point Lead over Earle-Sears in Virginia: Poll
Winsome Earle-Sears has closed the gap to within 3 points by mobilizing voters around cultural issues and parental rights as early voting surges, pollsters say.
- A poll conducted by Emerson College and The Hill on September 28-29, 2025, shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger holding a 10-point advantage over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia governor’s race, with 52% of respondents supporting Spanberger, 42% backing Earle-Sears, and 5% remaining undecided.
- The lead follows a history of shifting support where independents moved from favoring Earle-Sears by four points in January to backing Spanberger by 19 points in the latest poll.
- The race tightens amid controversies including protests in Arlington comparing Earle-Sears' transgender policies to segregation, which Spanberger condemned as racist and abhorrent, drawing bipartisan condemnation.
- Poll data shows 79% of voters prioritize the economy, followed by education at 78%, while transgender issues rank far lower at 27%; Spanberger confirmed she would rescind Youngkin's ICE cooperation order if elected.
- These findings indicate a competitive final stretch in the race with economic concerns dominant and immigration an ongoing point of debate as voters approach early and in-person voting.
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New poll shows Spanberger with 10-point lead over Earle-Sears in VA governor's race
A new poll from Emerson College Polling/The Hill shows the Democratic nominee for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger, with a 10-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.
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.
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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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