The race for governor in Virginia is getting stronger, heading into the final weekend before Election Day.
CNU’s poll of over 1,000 likely voters shows Democrat Terry McAuliffe with 45 percent to Republican Ken Cuccinelli with 38 percent.
Libertarian Robert Sarvis is holding strong at 10 percent with a vast majority of his supporters saying they’re a protest vote against McAuliffe and Cuccinelli.
The numbers show Cuccinelli closer than in some other polls – seven points behind McAuliffe with time running out.
Governor`s Race:
45% Terry McAuliffe (D)
38% Ken Cuccinelli (R)
10% Robert Sarvis (L)
The race for Attorney General continues to be the closest statewide race with 45 percent of likely voters going for Republican Mark Obenshain – a statistically insignificant two percent lead over Democrat Mark Herring’s 43 percent.
Attorney General`s Race:
%45 Mark Obenshain (R)
%43 Mark Herring (D)
In the Lieutenant Governor’s race, Democrat Ralph Northam of Norfolk is maintaining his double-digit lead over Chesapeake’s E.W. Jackson – 51 percent to 35 percent.
The two candidates were on NewsChannel 3 Thursday night, appearing together for the final time before Election Day.
Lt. Governor`s Race:
51% Ralph Northam (D)
35% E.W. Jackson (R)]
Related:
Les Smith Reports: Candidates for lieutenant governor go head-to-head
Les Smith Reports: New poll shows Virginia governor’s race is closer
Les Smith Reports: Washington Post poll shows Democrats leading all major races in Va.
Les Smith Reports: LIVE interview with E.W. Jackson
Les Smith Reports: Republicans, Democrats bring in the heavy hitters for governor’s race
Les Smith Reports: Robert Sarvis makes a run as the third-party choice
Les Smith Reports: Billions of your tax dollars at stake in Governor`s race
Les Smith Reports: Virginians footing the bill for McDonnell’s legal troubles
Les Smith Reports: New ODU poll shows McAuliffe with a slight lead
Les Smith Reports: Ralph Northam in the race for Lt. Governor
Les Smith Reports: Governor’s race is expensive – and annoying
