Throughout Youngkin’s campaign, he’s taken an approach that’s made Independents view him as a more moderate candidate. Youngkin’s made it clear he’s running a movement, not just a typical GOP vs. Democrat race. To many Independents, this resonates and they’re responding well to it.
Youngkin’s rise in the polls directly correlates with McAuliffe’s decline. In fact, the Virginia Democrat’s even turned up MIA during some of the latest campaign events as this election nears its end.
The power of the Independent vote
In many elections throughout the nation, the focus is placed on Republicans vs. Democrats. However, this makes it easy to forget about Independents and swing voters.
These voters matter. They matter enough to the extent where they have the power to sway elections. Over the course of 2021, multiple political polls have shown Independents in agreement with Republicans more often than not.
This bodes well for Glenn Youngkin. It also bodes well for Republicans across the country as midterm elections get closer. On Tuesday, America will learn whether or not Independents carried Youngkin to victory in the Virginia governor’s race.
