The presidential race in Virginia is a dead heat according to the latest poll.

The Rasmussen polling group showed Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, leading Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, 48 percent to 47 percent, within the statistical margin of error.

The poll, conducted Wednesday, surveyed 500 likely voters. When "leaners" were eliminated, the poll showed the race tied at 44 percent to 44 percent.

Virginia has not supported a Democratic presidential candidate since President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

-- Tyler Whitley