An early poll shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger ahead of Republican Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, but a new Republican candidate could complicate the race.

Virginia's gubernatorial race has taken a dramatic twist as a new poll now shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger surging to 39% against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the likely Republican nominee, at 24%,

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) holds an early double-digit lead over Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) ahead of Virginia’s gubernatorial race in November, according to a poll released Tuesday.

A new poll from Roanoke College shows former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) is leading Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) ahead of Virginia's gubernatorial race.

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears began the week as the clear Republican gubernatorial frontrunner, but in just days, her once-uncontested path to the nomination has turned into a primary fight. With 10 months until Virginia’s gubernatorial election,