In anticipation of the 2011 General Assembly session in Virginia, the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College conducted a statewide survey on a variety of issues, but focused primarily on fiscal issues-the budget, taxes, and spending.

George Allen has a narrow 3 percentage lead over Jim Webb, while Gail Parker found support in only two percent of those surveyed. The majority of Virginians support the marriage amendment and would vote for its passage,

Tim Kaine enjoys an eight-point lead over Jerry Kilgore, while Russ Potts has support of five percent of those surveyed. The Lieutenant Governor's race is experiencing a virtual tie between Leslie Byrne and Bill Bolling. Robert McDonnell has a five-point lead over Creigh Deeds in the Attorney General race.

Mark Warner enjoys a nine-point lead over Mark Early in the race for Governor. Tim Kaine and Jay Katzen are in a virtual dead heat for the Lieutenant Governor's race. Jerry Kilgore holds an eleven-point lead over Don McEachin for Attorney General.

This report from The Center for Community Research on behalf of The Innovative Leadership summarizes the results from a survey given to officials from 17 counties and cities of Virginia.

Former-Governor George Allen and U.S. Senator Chuck Robb in virtual dead heat among registered voters. Presidential candidates Al Gore and George Bush are in a statistical tie.

Attorney General Jim Gilmore widens his lead to 13 points over Lieutenant Governor Don Beyer in the race for Governor. L.F. Payne has a five-point lead over John Hager in the Lieutenant Governor's race, while Mark Earley leads Bill Doylan by eight percent for Attorney general.

U.S. Senator Chuck Robb enjoys a four-point lead over challenger Oliver North. Independent Marshall Colement trailed with only 14 percent of the support of those surveyed, and 12 percent remained undecided.