Latest news out of Virginia today courtesy of University of Mary Washington’s latest poll:
Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) and Republican nominee Ed Gillespie remain locked in a tight contest for governor of Virginia, with 44 percent of likely voters favoring Northam and 39 percent backing Gillespie in a new University of Mary Washington statewide survey.
Libertarian candidate Cliff Hyra received the support of 3 percent of likely voters, with others undecided in the 1,000-person survey of Virginia adults. The statewide poll of state residents was conducted for UMW by Princeton Survey Research Associates International Sept. 5-12.
The 5-point difference between the two major party candidates is within the margin of error for likely voters.
“The latest Mary Washington survey demonstrates that both candidates have a lot of work to do between now and November,” said Stephen J. Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington and director of its Center for Leadership and Media Studies. “The large number of undecided voters at this stage demonstrates that either major party candidate can become the next governor of Virginia.”
In the Lt. Governor Race, Justin Fairfax (D. VA) leads Jill Vogel (R. VA) 45-40 and incumbent Attorney general Mark Herring (D. VA) leads John Adams 47-40. Things are looking for Team Blue but it’s still close and we can’t take anything for granted. Click below to donate and get involved with the entire Democratic ticket so we can make some huge gains in Virginia this November.
Ralph Northam for Governor
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