FAIRFAX, VA – A new poll released today by the Northern Virginia Republican Business Forum shows Virginians strongly approve of Governor Glenn Youngkin and support his plan to provide working class Virginians with a car tax credit. Nearly three quarters of likely voters polled support the Governor’s plans to provide additional car tax relief to 2.4 million Virginians.
The poll also shows the Governor’s approval rating hovering near previous record-highs and with the car tax debate looming over the 2025 Gubernatorial election, the race for Governor is a dead heat between Republican Lt. Governor Winsome Sears and Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger.
“The car tax is the most hated tax in America, as Governor Youngkin as rightfully said again and again,” said Ron Wright, NVRBF Co-Chairman.“Virginians, especially those living in Northern Virginia, want to see more car tax relief, even when compared against vague proposals from Democratic General Assembly leadership to provide additional one-time rebates. The race for Governor is a dead heat and it’s hard to imagine any issue playing louder to voters this year than the absolutely-despised car tax.”
The poll was conducted January 18-20 and included 867 responses from likely voters. The margin of error 3.3% after the poll is weighted for demographic, self-reported party and geographic makeup. The full poll can be found HERE.
Key Toplines
- 59% of Virginians Approve of the Job Governor Youngkin is doing as Governor, consistent with recent public polling and hovering near his record highs
- The 2025 Governor’s race is tied at 40, but Lt. Governor Sears holds commanding leads among voters most likely to vote
- More Virginians are aware of Governor Youngkin’s car-tax cut plans than not, 46 to 42%
- 75% of respondents support Governor Youngkin’s working-class car tax credit plan to provide additional car tax relief to 2.4 million Virginians
- Half of voters are more likely to support Governor Youngkin’s tax cut plan, even after hearing about a potential proposal from Democratic leaders to provide a one-time tax relief rebate
Originally published in the Northern Virginia Republican Business Forum.
