Earle-Sears’ campaign has raised over $11.5 million, according to her latest campaign finance filings, with $4.5 million in cash on hand. Earle-Sears became the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Virginia when she was elected lieutenant governor in 2021. To combat the growing demand for more energy production in the state, Earle-Sears has publicly stated her support for “all of the above” energy profile for the state. As governor, Spanberger or Earle-Sears could sign off on future state budgets and legislation to address the impact to Virginia residents’ health care. Earle-Sears has used her platform to remind Virginians that state law has long required removal of non-citizens from voter rolls.