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Abigail Spanberger Odds of Becoming Virginia Governor 8 Months to Election


Published on 2025-03-04 16:00:54 - Newsweek
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  • A new poll from Cygnal showed Spanberger, who previously represented both Richmond suburbs and Northern Virginia in Congress, with a narrow lead over Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican. It surveyed 600 likely voters from February 26 to February 27.

The article from Newsweek discusses the political landscape in Virginia as the gubernatorial election approaches, focusing on Representative Abigail Spanberger's potential candidacy. Despite her previous statements about not running for governor, there is speculation and encouragement from political figures for her to reconsider, especially given the current political climate. The piece highlights the dissatisfaction among some Democrats with the current candidates, Terry McAuliffe and Jennifer Carroll Foy, and suggests that Spanberger, with her background as a former CIA officer and her appeal to both suburban and rural voters, could be a strong contender. However, with only eight months until the election, her decision to run would need to be made soon, amidst a backdrop of a highly competitive and unpredictable race.

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[ https://www.newsweek.com/abigail-spanberger-odds-becoming-virginia-governor-8-months-election-2039505 ]
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