Voting kicks off in Virginia governor's race - as Trump policies take center-stage

Early voting began in Virginia's gubernatorial election, a key race seen as a reflection of President Trump's policies. Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger are the contenders. Spanberger, favored in some polls, focuses on affordability issues impacting Virginians. Earle-Sears highlights the Youngkin administration's economic record. The Trump administration's job cuts, particularly through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), are a central campaign issue, with Spanberger criticizing Earle-Sears' association with DOGE's involvement. The recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has heightened security concerns for both campaigns.

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