Poll: Earle-Sears Narrows Gap in Va. Governor's Race

In the Virginia governor's race, Democrat Abigail Spanberger holds a solid lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, with a Roanoke College poll showing Spanberger at 51% and Earle-Sears at 41%. Earle-Sears, the first Black woman to win statewide office in Virginia, is using her unique background to widen the Republican party's base, reaching out to voters of color and immigrants. Despite her efforts, the poll shows that both parties' bases are sticking closely to their candidates. Key issues dividing voters include threats to democracy and immigration, with high enthusiasm for voting expected. If Earle-Sears wins, she would make history as the first Black woman and naturalized immigrant to lead a U.S. state. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.