All eyes are on Virginia ahead of Election Day — and one of the country’s most accurate political forecasters says the Commonwealth’s top race may already be all but decided.

Virginia will elect its first woman as governor Tuesday as Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger look to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

With one week until the Virginia gubernatorial election, Abigail Spanberger is ahead by seven points in the most recent poll.

History says: when Virginia votes, the nation should pay attention. The Commonwealth’s elections have long been a preview of America’s political future — and this year, all eyes are once again on Richmond.

Voters in New Jersey and Virginia are casting their ballots for governor as New York City holds its mayoral race.

State Senator Ghazala Hashmi is the Democratic nominee, formerly representing Virginia’s 10th State Senate district, and currently representing the 15th district. John Reid is the Republican nominee; he is formerly the host of the WRVA Morning Show, based in Richmond.

Early voting continues through Saturday in a critical election in Virginia to determine the next governor, House of Delegates seats and lots of local races.