(Left) Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, answers questions on September 1, 2025 in Buena Vista, Virginia. (Right) Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate and Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earl Sears attends a festival on September 1, 2025 in Buena Vista, Virginia. Win McNamee/Getty Images
In the final weeks of the Virginia gubernatorial race, both candidates focused on different issues.
Democratic candidate and front-runner Abigail Spanberger is focusing on the federal government shutdown, which has affected many federal employees in the state.
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