The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment continued to slide, driven by the rising cost of food and fuel. 

Virginians plan to spend for the holidays, but much of it through online establishments. 

The eyes of the nation have been fixed on Virginia’s gubernatorial election, and the Roanoke College Poll helped keep citizens informed along the way.

Just a few days before Election Day, the race for Virginia governor is a statistical tie. Former Democrat Gov. McAuliffe holds a 1-percentage point lead over Republican Youngkin.

Democrat Terry McAuliffe leads Republican Glenn Youngkin in race for Virginia Governor, but Republicans show a slight lead in voter enthusiasm.  

Consumer sentiment plunges amidst COVID concerns in the latest look at the opinions of Virginians by Roanoke College's Institute for Policy and Opinion Research.

The latest Roanoke College Poll of likely Virginia voters looks at the race for Va. Governor, as well as other races and issues. 

The latest Roanoke College Poll looks at opinions of likely voters in the upcoming Democratic primary. McAuliffe and Herring hold comfortable leads for Governor and AG, while the Lt. Gov race is up for grabs.  

The latest Roanoke College Poll looks at the opinions of Virginians on the state of the nation, the Commonwealth, and COVID. Democrats and Republicans disagree on almost everything. 

Politics, COVID-19 frustrations and uncertainty are dragging consumer sentiment down as we move into 2021.