Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia Governor in historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026
Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race on Tuesday (November 4, 2025), defeating Republican Lt Gov Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections and make history as the first-ever woman to lead the commonwealth. Ms. Spanberger’s victory will flip partisan control of the Governor’s office when the…

