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Virginia governor’s race sharpens around shutdown, redistricting and electricity costs
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Democrat Abigail Spanberger continues to lead Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s 2025 governor’s race as the long-running federal shutdown, a fast-moving redistricting push in Richmond, and higher electricity bills dominate voter concerns. Former President Barack Obama rallied for Spanberger in Norfolk on November 1, urging supporters to turn frustration into votes.