Spanberger projected to win Virginia governor’s race

Abigail Spanberger is projected to win the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears. Spanberger had an early lead in the polls across the state, which leaned blue in the 2024 election and overwhelmingly voted for Kamala Harris.

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Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger wins the race to become the next governor of Virginia.

It was a historic election, as the Commonwealth has never had a female governor before.

Spanberger is a former congresswoman for the state and worked as a case officer with the CIA.

Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.

Spanberger had an early lead in the polls across the state, which leaned blu

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