Democrat Abigail Spanberger leads Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears 49% to 40% in the gubernatorial race, down from a 12-point advantage in the school's July poll.

In the lieutenant governor's contest, Democrat State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi maintains a 4-point lead over Republican John Reid, a drop from her 10-point advantage in July.

The attorney general's race shows Democrat Jay Jones leading incumbent Republican Jason Miyares 47% to 41%, down from a 9-point difference in the previous poll.

The poll sampled 804 eligible Virginia voters between August 18-28.

The poll found voter concerns mirror those from July, with the rising cost of living topping the list of priorities at 28%. Women's reproductive rights, immigration and education follow as key issues driving voter decisions.

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