Governor of Virginia

Abigail Spanberger

Democrat · Virginia

75th Governor of Virginia, sworn in January 17, 2026. Former CIA case officer and federal law enforcement agent who represented Virginia's 7th congressional district from 2019 to 2025. Won the 2025 election by double digits and is the first woman elected governor of Virginia.

Record

Centrist Democrat who built a congressional record on national security and bipartisan legislating. Campaigned on cost of living, education funding, and protecting abortion access. Took office alongside a Democratic legislature after a decisive 2025 win.

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