RICHMOND, Va. — With just days to go before Virginians head to the polls, a new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey finds Democrat Abigail Spanberger leading Republican Winsome Earle-Sears by 11 points in the race for governor.

The poll, conducted October 30–31, shows Spanberger with 55% support among very likely voters and those who have already voted, compared to 44% for Earle-Sears. Since last month’s Emerson survey, Spanberger has gained three points while Earle-Sears has gained two.

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“Heading into Election Day, Democrat Abigail Spanberger has solidified her status as the frontrunner in the race for governor,” said Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling.

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