Christopher Newport University THE WASON CENTER October 28, 2020 Biden leads Trump, 53%-41%, among likely Va. voters; Warner leads Gade, 57%-37%, in U.S. Senate race; redistricting amendment strongly favored, 54%-24% Summary of Key Findings 1. Democrat Joe Biden enters the final week of voting with a 12- point lead over President Donald Trump among likely Virginia voters, 53%-41%. 2. For U.S. Senate, Democrat Mark Warner holds a commanding 20-point lead over Republican Daniel Gade, 57%-37%, 3. Voters show strong, bipartisan approval (54%-24%) for Constitutional Amendment 1, establishing a redistricting commission to draw state and congressional district lines. 4. Biden’s advantage is built on Democrats’ usual coalition of Black voters (90%-9%), women (60%-38%), and college- educated voters (60-35%), plus a lead among older voters (54%-42%) and an even split among men (46%-45%). 5. Virginia voters say the COVID-19 pandemic is the most important issue for the next president to address (29%), followed by the economy (21%) and health care (13%). For further information, contact: Dr. Quentin Kidd
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[email protected] O: (757) 594-9140 Research Director @becky_btru M: (269) 598-5008 1 Analysis Presidential Race: With Election Day just under a week away, Democrat Joe Biden holds a commanding lead over President Donald Trump in Virginia. Among likely voters, Biden leads Trump by 12 points, 53%-41%. Very few voters remain undecided (4%), with many voters having already cast their ballots in-person or by mail.