US EditionDemocrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race
Spanberger won by about nine points, becoming Virginia's first female governor and flipping the state to Democratic control after Republican leadership for four years.
- On November 4, Democrat Abigail Spanberger won Virginia's governor's race, becoming the Commonwealth of Virginia's first female governor as the Associated Press declared her winner at 7:58 p.m. EST.
- Spanberger framed her bid around affordability, addressing housing, utilities and drug costs while linking these to President Donald Trump's tariffs, federal layoffs and a month-long government shutdown.
- The Associated Press reported Spanberger at 54.9% and said `We need a governor who will recognize the hardship of this moment, advocate for Virginians, and make clear that not only are we watching people be challenged in their livelihoods and in their businesses and in communities, but Virginia's economy is under attack`,
- Spanberger's win flips the governorship to Democratic control as she succeeds Glenn Youngkin, outgoing governor, and helps Virginia Democratic lawmakers pursue redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Facing tightening economic forecasts, Abigail Spanberger inherits rising utility costs and growing unemployment linked to federal contraction, while Democrats may pass key bills if the Virginia Legislature retains its House of Delegates majority.
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Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia's governor's race
In Virginia, Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be the first woman to serve as governor. The former three-term congresswoman is the projected winner in the race over Republican Winsome Earle-Sear. Liz Landers and William Brangham report on that race and more.
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Independent EspañolDemocrat Abigail Spanberger won the election for Governor of Virginia on Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt.Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and granting Democrats a key victory in the face of the 2026 mid-term elections.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia's first woman governor: Know all about the Democrat leader
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor's race, defeating Republican Lt Gov Winsome Earle-Sears in a closely watched contest that delivers Democrats a major boost ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The 46-year-old former congresswoman and CIA officer made history as the first-ever woman to lead the commonwealth. Spanberger will succeed outgoing Republican governor Glenn Youngkin, flipping control of the governor's office back…
Full video: Abigail Spanberger speaks on historic Virginia gubernatorial win
Abigail Spanberger addresses supporters upon being projected the winner of Virginia's gubernatorial race, calling it "the honor of my lifetime" to be the 75th governor of the commonwealth and its first woman governor.
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