RICHMOND, Va. — Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election, the Associated Press projects, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.

Spanberger, a former CIA officer and U.S. Representative, captured 57% of the vote compared to Earle-Sears’ 43% , according to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections.

Spanberger built her campaign on a platform of bipartisanship, moderate policies, and experience representing Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. Her victory marks a shift in leadership as she succeeds Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who was ineligible to run for a second consecutive term.

Tuesday night, Spanberger spoke at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, thanking supporters and Virginians for showing up to the pol

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