A new poll shows Democrat Abigail Spanberger with a double-digit lead in Virginia’s governor’s race.

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The Washington Post/Schar School poll found Spanberger ahead of Republican Winsome Earle-Sears by 12 points among likely voters — 55% to 43%.

Spanberger also holds a 13-point advantage among registered voters overall.

This poll, conducted last week and surveying more than 1,000 registered voters in Virginia, has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points.

Scott Clement, polling director for The Washin

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