2020 is redistricting time in VA...better to have a Republican as governor during this period, even Gillespie, than a McAulliff/Kaine democrat. As a Brat voter during that primary several years ago, I will be voting for Gillespie in November.
I think if it’s this close the R is doomed. McAulliff killed ANY steps taken to stop the voter fraud. The Rats will make as many votes as needed to keep the Governor office.