Virginia races tighten, Earle-Sears closes gap to 5 points

Published August 27, 2025 12:08pm ET



The political races for the top three jobs in Richmond have tightened again, an indication that the November Virginia election will be a nail-biter.

The just-released statewide survey from co/efficient showed Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears closing in on former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger. The gap is 5 points, 48% to 43%.

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