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Virginia governor’s race will test Trump and Democrats nationally — and make history
- On Tuesday, Virginia voters are deciding a history-making race for governor between Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, lieutenant governor, and Democrat Abigail Spanberger, former CIA case officer, vying to be the first woman leader.
- Serving as a testing ground for both parties, the race has gained national dimensions one year ahead of national midterm elections, with Virginia voters reacting to policies from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
- Democrat Abigail Spanberger has focused her messaging on cost of living and Virginia health care system issues while spending millions on television and digital ads tying Earle-Sears to Trump, who gave only tepid support and did not mention her during his Monday telephone town hall.
- The ballot also includes the lieutenant governor race and all 100 House of Delegates seats Tuesday, making control of state government immediately consequential as Republican strategists test a Trump-aligned candidate.
- The outcome could signal larger national trends for 2026 as a win by Winsome Earle-Sears would make her the first Black woman elected governor, an opportunity Abigail Spanberger highlighted amid Washington turmoil.
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Virginia governor race underlines future hopes for Democrats
This fall’s race for Virginia governor offers Democrats a chance to start recovering from stinging losses in last year’s presidential election. It also brings the risk that the party could slip further into the doldrums that hurt its brand with voters around the country in 2024. The Nov. 4 election for governor of Virginia — pitting former Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger against Republican Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears — will s…
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