Spanberger Leads Earle-Sears by 10 Points; Miyares Tops Jones in Virginia Poll

Recent polling from Roanoke College highlights Democrat Abigail Spanberger's strong position in the Virginia gubernatorial race, leading Republican Winsome Earle-Sears by 10 points (51% to 41%) among likely voters. Spanberger's favorability has improved to 47%, while Earle-Sears stands at 38%, with both candidates seeing increases in name recognition. The poll also shows Republicans leading in the attorney general race, with Jason Miyares ahead of Democrat Jay Jones by 8 points, despite controversy over Jones' past texts, which most voters remain aware of but largely have not shifted votes over. For lieutenant governor, Democrat Ghazala Hashmi holds a narrow lead over Republican John Reid. President Donald Trump's approval rating remains steady at 40%, and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin maintains a 50% approval rating with a decreased disapproval. Voter enthusiasm is high, with two-thirds of likely voters very eager to participate, and key issues identified include threats to democracy and inflation. Political analysts emphasize the importance of voter turnout and independent voters for final outcomes, especially for Earle-Sears to gain ground.