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Trump Weighs In as Polls Tighten in Virginia Governor’s Race

Barack Obama will rally with Abigail Spanberger in Norfolk on Nov. 1 during Virginia's early voting period.

Rae Pickett, who is Communication Director for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, speaks with Aaron Haskins about voting in the upcoming statewide elections on Nov. 4. on Oct. 19, 2025 in Petersburg, Va. (AP Photo/John Clark)
Rae Pickett, who is Communication Director for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, campaigns for Abigail Spanberger in the governor's race, Oct. 19, 2025, in Petersburg, Va. (AP Photo/John Clark)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger addresses a crowd at a rally in Henrico, Virginia, on June 16.

Overview

  • Aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump praised Winsome Earle-Sears, labeled Abigail Spanberger a “disaster,” urged Virginians to vote Republican, and argued energy prices are a key issue.
  • Earle-Sears publicly thanked Trump for his support, while multiple outlets noted he stopped short of a formal endorsement.
  • Fresh surveys show Spanberger leading by varying margins, including VCU 49–42 post-debate, co/efficient 49–44, Trafalgar 47.5–45.3, and Kaplan 51–41.
  • Republicans continue to highlight 2022 texts by Democratic AG nominee Jay Jones; in the Oct. 9 debate Spanberger declined to call on him to quit the race.
  • Early voting runs through Nov. 1 and Election Day is Nov. 4, as Obama’s earlier endorsement is set to culminate in a Nov. 1 Norfolk rally with Spanberger.