Virginia's Early Voting Surges, Republicans Lead in Ballots Cast
Virginia's early voting is off to a strong start, with over 146,000 ballots cast in the first week alone, more than double the 2021 general election. The state's voters are deciding on key races, including the governorship, lieutenant governorship, attorney general, and all 100 House of Delegates seats. Notably, 60% of ballots so far have come from Republican-leaning or strong Republican districts, indicating a shift in voting patterns.
The Republican Party has adapted its strategy, encouraging early voting and mail-in ballots. This change is reflected in the high turnout from Republican districts, with nearly half of all early ballots cast in these areas. However, Northern Virginia, a Democratic stronghold, is also seeing significant early voting, with 87% of districts leaning Democratic and accounting for 83% of ballots cast so far. Democrats are out-raising Republican opponents in most Northern Virginia districts, except for the strongly Republican HD61.
The gubernatorial race features Abigail Spanberger (Democrat) and Winsome Earle-Sears (Republican). For lieutenant governor, Ghazala Hashmi (Democrat) and John Reid (Republican) are running separately, as the incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears is not seeking re-election.
Early voting in Virginia continues until Nov. 1, with Election Day set for Nov. 4. The high turnout and strategic shifts in voting patterns suggest a competitive race, with voters eager to cast their ballots in this crucial election.
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