Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) is leaning heavily into economic issues in her campaign for governor as Democrats seek a winning blueprint going into next year’s midterm elections.

Spanberger has an advantage going into the off-year election, with most polls showing her leading Lt. Gov. Winsome Earl-Sears (R) by six to 12 points.

As a centrist Democrat, Spanberger is also seen as a notable contrast to progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani in deep-blue New York City. The two races, along with the New Jersey gubernatorial race in which Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D) is running, come amid questions over what Democratic candidates should prioritize as part of a strategy to win.

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