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)]
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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
