Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears narrowed former Representative Abigail Spanberger's lead in the Virginia gubernatorial race, according to a new poll.
A spokesperson for Spanberger's campaign told Newsweek that she is "laser-focused on addressing what are Virginians' top-of-mind challenges—this poll makes that crystal clear."
Newsweek reached out to the Earle-Sears campaign for comment via email.
Why It Matters
Virginia's off-year election will be a key gauge for both parties ahead of the 2026 midterms, when Democrats are hoping for a 2018-style "blue wave" that will help them flip control of Congress.