Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, 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 woman ever to lead the commonwealth.
Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, leading the way to big night for Democrats | Fortune
Spanberger, a former congresswoman and CIA case officer, won by emphasizing economic issues/










