Track the latest polls about Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia gubernatorial election.

Early voting begins Friday in a critical election in Virginia to determine the next governor, House of Delegates seats and a long list of local races.

All localities offer early voting, and voters are only allowed to vote early in the jurisdiction where they are registered. You can vote early at your local registrar's office. Additionally, some Northern Virginia counties have additional satellite locations and extended hours during the early voting period.

Early voting for the Nov. 4, 2025, Virginia gubernatorial election is well underway in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and local polling officials are giving an update on turnout so far. Early voting began on Friday,

Some early voters wanted more information about the question in the minutes before they marked the ballot paper, while others knew how they would vote before arriving at the polls.

The latest campaign finance reports, covering July and August, show Virginia Democrats flush with cash as early voting is set to begin on Friday.

"The elections in Virginia this year are so important, because they mirror what will happen in the midterm elections next year," said former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder.

Early voting begins in Virginia's gubernatorial race featuring Democrats Spanberger and Republican Earle-Sears.

Early voting in Virginia’s election for governor and other positions has begun. Initial ballots show Republican-leaning districts ahead of Democratic ones.