Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor
She is the first woman to be elected governor in Virginia’s history.
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2025
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2025
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Spanberger rallies Latino voters in Alexandria amid growing distrust of government, deportation fears
The impacts of the Trump administration’s mass deportation program mean fewer Latinos are showing up to their jobs while those who do risk being assaulted at work.
Oct
2025
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‘Ticket to Ride’ and pickle sandwiches: The family life behind Abigail Spanberger’s campaign
Virginia’s next governor? Meet the mom fighting for every family in the commonwealth—including her own.
Oct
2025
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OPINION: Virginia needs lower drug prices now
As a Virginian and a cancer survivor, lowering the cost of prescription drugs is deeply personal to me. While going through treatment, I nearly died without a pricey medication that my insurance wouldn’t cover. I spent a week in the hospital recovering.
Sep
2025
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Spanberger speaks: How she’ll fight Medicaid cuts, create more affordable housing, and protect public schools
The Democrat running for governor of Virginia vows to lead Virginians through the crises of the Trump administration.
Sep
2025
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Who’s running for Virginia governor in 2025? What to know about the job
Who’s running for Virginia governor in 2025? What to know about the job.
Sep
2025
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Spanberger vs. Earle-Sears: How Virginia’s governor hopefuls compare on abortion, climate, and schools
This November, either Abigail Spanberger or Winsome Earle-Sears will be the first female governor in Virginia’s history. Here’s where each woman stands on issues important to Virginians.
Aug
2025
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The Spanberger strategy: Can this Virginia Democrat reset the politics of public education?
As Abigail Spanberger campaigns for Virginia governor, her strategy on public education could offer a playbook for a party that has struggled to come up with a clear agenda to counter Republicans’ messaging.
Aug
2025
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Is Virginia’s #2 Republican trying to wreck your local school? We’ve got the receipts on Winsome Earle-Sears
Here are 4 instances when the Republican running for governor of Virginia has proven she’d make public schools worse.
Jul
2025
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Virginia elders lost over $100 million to scams last year. Spanberger says ‘bad actors’ must be held accountable
As elder fraud surges, the FBI is urging vigilance—and Virginia’s Democratic candidate for governor is calling for broader actions against the platforms enabling scams.
