New Poll: “Majority of Virginians’ think gun laws should be more strict and are willing to pay more for education”

A new poll is out this morning, by VCU’s Wilder School for Government and Public Affairs, which finds the following:

• “Virginians support stricter gun laws.”
• “Large majorities support background checks, limits on those with mental illness and red flag laws.”
• “Smaller majorities were in favor of banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.”
• “Fifty-seven percent of Virginians favor banning assault-style weapons, with 47% saying strongly favor; and 56% favor banning high-capacity magazines, with 42% saying strongly favor.”
• “Two-thirds of Virginians believe public schools are underfunded and majorities are willing to pay more for specific improvements.”
• “A majority is supportive of the governor’s proposal to provide tuition-free community college.”
• “Virginians think unions for government workers overall are helpful but oppose public safety personnel going on strike.”
• “Trump and the economy were the most salient reasons for vote choice in the last election.”