Democrats in Virginia have a hefty fundraising advantage heading into November general election
Democrats in Virginia have built up a hefty fundraising advantage for their effort to reclaim the governor’s mansion in November’s general election. The fall contests are seen as a bellwether for the party in power in Washington ahead of next year’s midterms. Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA spy turned congresswoman, has a more than 2-to-1 fundraising advantage over her Republican opponent for governor, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Both were unopposed for their party’s nominations and can pivot toward November without having to overcome a primary challenge. Virginia is one of two states that host statewide elections this year. Democrats’ outsized fundraising lead may reflect Democratic enthusiasm and the party’s ability to push voters to the polls.
