RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's historic gubernatorial election — which, one way or the other, will see the commonwealth's first female governor — has entered its final stretch. Let's take a look at the long campaign trail that has preceded Election Day.

Republican Lt. Gov Winsome Earle-Sears is hoping to keep the governorship in GOP control; the Democratic candidate, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, is hoping that a victory on Election Day will send a clear message in opposition to the Trump administration's actions.

Virginia and New Jersey are the only states holding governor's elections in 2025. These races can forecast political trends ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and even the far-out 2028 general election. A win for either party would make quite the statement as Americans settle i

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