Controversies emerge in Virginia's 2025 gubernatorial race

October 04, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Recent political ads and leaked texts have stirred controversy in Virginia's upcoming gubernatorial election. Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger defended an ad criticizing Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears on abortion rights, while a separate ad in the race drew comparisons to the infamous 1988 Willie Horton attack. Early voting has reached record levels amid heightened tensions.