RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- New polling shows the race for governor is tightening.

The latest polling from Roanoke College found that if Virginia’s gubernatorial election were held today, 46% of Virginians would vote for Democrat Abigail Spanberger, while 39% would vote for Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.

“The numbers seem about where one might expect. This is a significant headwind for Republicans this election cycle,” University of Mary Washington Professor Stephen Farnsworth told 8News.

Farnsworth said, although Spanberger’s seven-point lead is considerably smaller than her 17-point lead in May, it’s actually Republicans who should be worried.

“For Republicans, this is a sign that the team really needs to get its act together. That is a warning sign. When you think about early voting in

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