Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger leads Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears 52%-43% in Virginia governor race, while lieutenant governor and attorney general contests remain tight.

The race is widely regarded as a bellwether for national politics, with both parties closely monitoring the contest's outcome.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears present different ideas for the future of Virginia, from economic priorities to stances on education and abortion.

Early voting is already underway in the Virginia governor's race where voters will pick a replacement for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Ms Spanberger has embraced her inner wonk on the campaign trail and, if the polls are accurate, it seems to be working. A former narcotics cop and CIA officer, she now leads Winsome Earle-Sears, the state’s Republican lieutenant-governor, by around nine points in polling averages. Her stump speech is about Virginia’s economy.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger is facing Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virgina governor's race, seen as a critical bellwether.

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Republican Virginia gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears stopped by Marion Thursday afternoon to speak with small business owners regarding how her campaign may benefit them. The event was held at the General Francis Marion Hotel on East Main Street.