Virginia Governor Polls Below Predecessors Ahead Of Referendum
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RICHMOND, Va. — A Washington Post–Schar School poll released Monday shows Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger with a 47 percent approval rating and 46 percent disapproval, placing her below the averages for each of her eight immediate predecessors, as voters prepare to decide on a redistricting referendum.
The poll, released just over two weeks before the referendum, highlights strong partisan divides and resident concerns about affordability, health care and immigration; reporting notes the proposed map could shift the state's U.S. House delegation to as many as 10 Democrats and one Republican.
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Timeline
- 1. Washington Post–Schar School poll released showing Spanberger at 47% approval.
- 2. Coverage highlights 46% disapproval and intensity figures (29% strongly approve, 38% strongly disapprove).
- 3. Reporting notes a Spanberger-backed redistricting referendum scheduled just over two weeks after the poll.
- 4. Local resident interviews cite affordability, health care, housing and immigration as key concerns.
- 5. Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin signals he has 'more to give' after leaving office earlier in the year.
Why it matters
The upcoming redistricting referendum could change Virginia's political landscape. It may impact issues you care about like affordability, health care, and immigration. Check your voter registration status and mark your calendar for the vote.
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