Overview
- The final pre‑election VPAP report shows Spanberger raised $11.73 million from Oct. 1–23 versus $9.5 million for Earle‑Sears, with roughly $4 million to $1.3 million in cash on hand.
- Public records indicate only 47% of Spanberger’s money came from Virginia by late September, with about $12.2 million from Washington, D.C., while Earle‑Sears drew 53% of donations from in‑state contributors.
- Spanberger’s backers include billionaires, major unions, and environmental groups, with the Virginia League of Conservation Voters giving $1.38 million and the Clean Virginia Fund $700,000.
- Earle‑Sears accuses Spanberger of favoring policies that raise utility bills as Spanberger backs rejoining RGGI and advancing Virginia Clean Economy Act goals, while utilities cite fuel and inflation pressures and one forecasts modest bill decreases in November.
- RealClearPolitics’ average places Spanberger ahead by about seven points as early voting continues, with Republicans invoking the Jay Jones text‑message scandal to pressure Democrats down the ballot.