Virginia Statewide
Offices 2025
Ballot Testing & Candidate Image
August 23-26, 2025
Governor Ballot
Full Question: If the election for Governor were held today, who would you vote for?
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Analysis
Abigail Spanberger leads Winsome Earle-Sears 48%-43% in the governor's race. Both candidates are consolidating their bases, with Democrats and Republicans showing strong partisan loyalty. Independents carry a high share of undecided voters, making them critical to the final outcome.
Lieutenant Governor Ballot
Full Question: If the election for Lieutenant Governor were held today, who would you vote for?
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Analysis
The lieutenant governor contest is deadlocked at 43%-43%, with a significant 14% of voters undecided. This race remains highly competitive with neither party holding a clear advantage.
Attorney General Ballot
Full Question: If the election for Attorney General were held today, who would you vote for?
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Analysis
The attorney general race is a toss-up with Jay Jones (45%) edging Jason Miyares (44%) by just one point. With 11% undecided, this race remains within the margin of error and highly competitive.
Spanberger Image
Full Question: What is your opinion of Abigail Spanberger?
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Analysis
Abigail Spanberger enjoys solid standing with voters, rated 42% favorable to 39% unfavorable. Her net positive image (+3) provides a modest advantage heading into the general election.
Earle-Sears Image
Full Question: What is your opinion of Winsome Earle-Sears?
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Analysis
Winsome Earle-Sears stands at 40% favorable to 36% unfavorable, also viewed more favorably than unfavorably. Her net positive image (+4) is comparable to Spanberger's, keeping the race competitive.
Generic Ballot for House of Delegates
Full Question: If the election for the Virginia House of Delegates were held today, who would you vote for?
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Analysis
The generic ballot for the Virginia House of Delegates is effectively a toss-up, with Democrats holding a slim 3-point edge over Republicans. A sizable share of undecided voters leaves the race wide open.
Methodology & Demographics
Age
| 18-34 | 17% |
| 35-44 | 16% |
| 45-54 | 20% |
| 55-64 | 23% |
| 65+ | 24% |
Gender
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Education
| HS or Less | 27% |
| Some College | 30% |
| College Grad | 25% |
| Post-Grad | 18% |
Race
| White | 67% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Other | 5% |
Party ID
| Democrat | 37% |
| Republican | 36% |
| Independent | 27% |