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Governor of Virginia since 2026
Abigail Anne Spanberger (/ˈspænbɜːrɡər/ SPAN-bur-gər; née Davis; born August 7, 1979) is an American politician and former intelligence officer serving
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Democratic former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican lieutenant governor Winsome Earle-Sears. Spanberger succeeded Republican incumbent
2025 Virginia gubernatorial election
2025_Virginia_gubernatorial_election
American academic and politician (born 1964)
two terms before he narrowly lost re-election in 2018 to Democrat Abigail Spanberger. Brat came to national prominence when he defeated the U.S. House
Dave_Brat
mid-single digits in the 2024 presidential election, and Democrat Abigail Spanberger winning the district in the 2025 gubernatorial election, Democrats
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
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American politician (born 1964)
Earle-Sears lost to former U.S. representative and Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger. Earle-Sears was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on March 11, 1964. She
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Name list
States Abigail Willis Tenney Smith (1809–1885), missionary to the Sandwich Islands; teacher Abigail Spanberger (born 1979), American politician Abigail Spears
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American politician and attorney (born 1989)
condemnation, including by fellow Democratic nominees former representative Abigail Spanberger and state senator Ghazala Hashmi, though they did not call on him
Jay_Jones
American politician (born 1979)
United States House of Representatives, which he lost by 49% to 51% to Abigail Spanberger. Freitas, who is of Portuguese and Scottish ancestry, was born in
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a close race. Ultimately, Democratic nominees Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger won their races in New Jersey and Virginia, respectively, by wide
2025 United States gubernatorial elections
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Head of government of Virginia
Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler. The current officeholder is Abigail Spanberger, a member of the Democratic Party who took office on January 17, 2026
Governor_of_Virginia
American military officer and politician (born 1975)
Representatives in Virginia's 7th District, where incumbent Democrat Abigail Spanberger was not seeking reelection. Vindman received endorsements from Adam
Eugene_Vindman
Governor of Virginia from 2022 to 2026
ineligible to run for re-election in 2025. He was succeeded by Democrat Abigail Spanberger. Glenn Allen Youngkin was born in Richmond, Virginia, on December
Glenn_Youngkin
not stated if she would do so. Governor Abigail Spanberger was elected in 2025 with 57.6% of the vote. Spanberger is ineligible to run for re-election to
2029 United States gubernatorial elections
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Spouses of governors of the U.S. state of Virginia
current first gentleman is Adam Spanberger, who became the first first gentleman of Virginia when his wife Abigail Spanberger became governor on January 17
First ladies and gentlemen of Virginia
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incumbent was Democrat Abigail Spanberger, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.3% of the vote in 2018. Abigail Spanberger, incumbent U.S. representative
2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
2020_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Virginia
residence in Henrico County. Despite this, Spanberger ran for re-election in this seat. Abigail Spanberger, incumbent U.S. representative Hala Ayala,
2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
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Virginia House of Delegates member
Delegates from the 23rd district. In December 2025, Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger announced Mundon King as her nominee to be secretary of the Commonwealth
Candi_King
American politician (born 1959)
2025, she endorsed successful Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger and lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Ghazala Hashmi against the
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acting governors are not counted. The current governor is Democrat Abigail Spanberger, who took office on January 17, 2026. Virginia was one of the original
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State government of the United States
the Commonwealth of Virginia. The current governor of Virginia is Abigail Spanberger. The State Capitol building in Richmond was designed by Thomas Jefferson
Government_of_Virginia
Statewide officials Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present) Abigail Spanberger, governor of Virginia (2026–present) State legislators Dan Wolgamott
2026 United States Senate election in Minnesota
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U.S. House district for Virginia
Dispatch, PATRICK WILSON Richmond Times. "Fueled by suburban votes, Spanberger beats Brat in 7th District House race". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved
Virginia's 7th congressional district
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Standing committee of the United States House of Representatives
Plaskett, U.S. Virgin Islands Alma Adams, North Carolina, Vice Chair Abigail Spanberger, Virginia Jahana Hayes, Connecticut Antonio Delgado, New York TJ Cox
United States House Committee on Agriculture
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district had a PVI of R+6. David Brat, incumbent U.S. representative Abigail Spanberger, former CIA operations officer Dan Ward, former U.S. Marine Corps
2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
2018_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Virginia
Governor of New Jersey since 2026
backgrounds—Houlahan, Luria, Gil Cisneros, Jason Crow, Elissa Slotkin and Abigail Spanberger—said that "everything we do harks back to our oaths to defend the
Mikie_Sherrill
American government official
official serving as the Virginia Secretary of Labor under Governor Abigail Spanberger since 2026. She served as the administrator of the U.S. Department
Jessica_Looman
Voided change to Virginia's congressional districts
House of Delegates which had done so earlier in the week. Governor Abigail Spanberger signed enabling legislation for the referendum on February 4. On the
2026 Virginia redistricting referendum
2026_Virginia_redistricting_referendum
outperformed Kamala Harris from 2024, but largely underperformed Abigail Spanberger and Ghazala Hashmi in the concurrent gubernatorial and lieutenant
2025 Virginia Attorney General election
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American state elections
Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources by incoming Governor of Virginia Abigail Spanberger. A special election was held on January 13, 2026, electing Gretchen
2026_Virginia_elections
Referendum on abortion and related matters
"Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger spar over abortion in Virginia". PBS News. Spanberger, a former congresswoman, supports a proposed
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American state elections
Representative Abigail Spanberger was the Democratic nominee and Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears was the Republican nominee. Spanberger defeated Earle-Sears
2025_Virginia_elections
U.S. state
majority of one seat in both the Senate and the House. In 2025, Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election, becoming the first female
Virginia
Public high school in Virginia, US
In Virginia that produced the most governors, with Jim Gilmore and Abigail Spanberger both having graduated from the school. Of the nine comprehensive high
John Randolph Tucker High School
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nominee for this district in 2022 Leslie Mehta U.S. representatives Abigail Spanberger, U.S. representative from Virginia's 7th congressional district (2019–2025)
2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia
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American politician (born 1964)
January 17, 2026. Schneider, Gregory S.; Cox, Erin (January 17, 2026). "Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's first female governor". The Washington Post
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same rationale as his 2024 veto. Following the election of Democrat Abigail Spanberger in the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election, the establishment of
Cannabis_in_Virginia
American politician (born 1976)
women from competitive districts with national security backgrounds Abigail Spanberger, Mikie Sherrill, Elaine Luria, and Chrissy Houlahan, were described
Elissa_Slotkin
American politician (born 1969)
chairman Sharon Bulova. Bulova has been tapped by Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger to act as her administration's secretary of natural resources. Bulova
David_Bulova
American government official
Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security under Governor Abigail Spanberger. A former FBI agent, he served as Special Agent-in-Charge of the Richmond
Stanley_Meador
American regional political faction
21st century, such as Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock, Josh Stein, and Abigail Spanberger are considerably more liberal than their predecessors. No Democrat
Southern_Democrats
Public university in Charlottesville, Virginia, US
other activities". On November 12, 2025, Virginia governor-elect Abigail Spanberger asked the University's board of visitors to pause its search for a
University_of_Virginia
investigation within 180 days after filing. On April 15, 2026, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation updating the VHRA: SB 637, which reformed the definition
Virginia_Human_Rights_Act
American lawyer
at McGuireWoods for over four decades. He was retained by Governor Abigail Spanberger. Richardson was born in Washington, D.C., on March 1, 1954, and was
David_L._Richardson
American judge (born 1958)
of Virginia U.S. senators Mark Warner Tim Kaine State government Abigail Spanberger, Governor Ghazala Hashmi, Lieutenant Governor Jay Jones, Attorney
Junius_P._Fulton_III
American attorney and politician
primary by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Governor Abigail Spanberger and Virginia's senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. "Candidate profiles
Shannon_Taylor_(attorney)
Youngkin was term-limited in 2025. Democratic former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger won the open seat. Democratic gain. One state held a lieutenant governor
2025_United_States_elections
Position in the Virginia government
nominee for the position is Stanley Meador, appointed by Governor Abigail Spanberger. Work with and through others, including federal, state, and local
Virginia Secretary of Public Safety
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office is currently held by Jeffrey O. Smith who serves under Governor Abigail Spanberger. The Secretary oversees all education in Virginia, and oversees the
Virginia Secretary of Education
Virginia_Secretary_of_Education
$500 Gina Ortiz Jones (D-TX) | $100 Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) | $75 Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) | $18 FOR Jon Ossoff (D-GA) | $2,998 FOR Hiral Tipirneni (D-AZ)
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American activist (born 1990)
started." Other posts attacked moderate Democrats: he called then-Rep. Abigail Spanberger's criticism of "defund the police" a "tantrum", wrote that it was "time
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current incumbent is Katie Frazier, who was appointed by Governor Abigail Spanberger. The Virginia Secretariat of Agriculture and Forestry was created
Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry
Virginia_Secretary_of_Agriculture_and_Forestry
American political organization
though they helped re-elect Susan Wild (PA-07), Susie Lee (NV-03) and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07). Elect Democratic Women supported at least 93 female candidates
Elect_Democratic_Women
general (2019–present) Janet Mills, governor of Maine (2019–present) Abigail Spanberger, governor of Virginia (2026–present) State legislators Lynn Bromley
2026 Maine gubernatorial election
2026_Maine_gubernatorial_election
American judge (born 1972)
of Virginia U.S. senators Mark Warner Tim Kaine State government Abigail Spanberger, Governor Ghazala Hashmi, Lieutenant Governor Jay Jones, Attorney
Stephen_R._McCullough
Organization in the US
later in the year. On April 23, 2026 newly elected Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the state rejoined the Alliance after its earlier withdraw
United States Climate Alliance
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Lieutenant Governor Vermont Senate January 5, 2017 2027 Virginia (list) Abigail Spanberger Democratic (1979-08-07) August 7, 1979 (age 47) U.S. House January
List of current United States governors
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American judge (born 1970)
of Virginia U.S. senators Mark Warner Tim Kaine State government Abigail Spanberger, Governor Ghazala Hashmi, Lieutenant Governor Jay Jones, Attorney
Wesley_G._Russell_Jr.
Spotsylvania, and York counties were won by Reid, despite voting Abigail Spanberger for governor. Counties and independent cities that flipped from Republican
2025 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election
2025_Virginia_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election
American judge (born 1965)
of Virginia U.S. senators Mark Warner Tim Kaine State government Abigail Spanberger, Governor Ghazala Hashmi, Lieutenant Governor Jay Jones, Attorney
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American politician (born 1968)
convention to state Delegate Nick Freitas, who went on to narrowly lose to Abigail Spanberger in the 2020 election. McGuire publicly opposed Virginia's ratification
John McGuire (Virginia politician)
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Hochul in 2021 Arkansas – Sarah Huckabee Sanders in 2023 Virginia – Abigail Spanberger in 2026 State legislator – Carrie C. Holly, Clara Cressingham, and
List of the first women holders of political offices in the United States
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Former Chief Diversity Officer of the United States Congress
where she serves as a Cabinet Secretary at the pleasure of Governor Abigail Spanberger. She previously served as the Chief Impact Officer for Girl Scouts
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Majority Minority Abigail Spanberger, Virginia, Chair Filemon Vela Jr., Texas Chellie Pingree, Maine Ann McLane Kuster, New Hampshire Tom O'Halleran, Arizona
United States House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture
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Brazilian market research company
also predicted that Democrat Abigail Spanberger would win by 9 points in the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election; Spanberger would go on to win by over
AtlasIntel
Republican House campaign Super PAC founded in 2011
from any outside GOP group. In August 2018, Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger accused CLF of being illicitly in possession of an unredacted federal
Congressional_Leadership_Fund
D'Arrigo, small business owner Leela Gray (D) Statewide officials Abigail Spanberger, governor of Virginia (2026–present) U.S. representatives Suzan DelBene
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida
2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Florida
(2022–present) Linda Sánchez, U.S. representative for CA 38 (2003–present) Abigail Spanberger, U.S. representative for VA 7 (2019–present) and 2025 candidate for
2024 New York's 3rd congressional district special election
2024_New_York's_3rd_congressional_district_special_election
American politician (born 1973)
leftist candidates. He also credited the campaigns of Zohran Mamdani, Abigail Spanberger, and Mikie Sherrill for their focus on affordability. On May 21, 2026
Ken_Martin
Speech by US president Donald Trump
"Gov. Spanberger to deliver Democratic response at Colonial Williamsburg". WAVY-TV. Retrieved February 24, 2026. On Feb. 24, Gov. Abigail Spanberger will
2026 State of the Union Address
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House elections for the 119th U.S. Congress
Texas 32: Colin Allred retired to run for the U.S. Senate. Virginia 7: Abigail Spanberger retired to run for governor of Virginia. Virginia 10: Jennifer Wexton
2024 United States House of Representatives elections
2024_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
Gerry Connolly, Virginia Ami Bera, California Andy Levin, Michigan Abigail Spanberger, Virginia Ted Yoho, Florida, Ranking Member Scott Perry, Pennsylvania
United States House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific
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American lawyer and politician (born 1966)
the 2020 election. Cheney also endorsed Democratic congresswoman Abigail Spanberger over her Republican opponent, Yesli Vega, who Cheney said promoted
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H. Chenery, appointed on January 12, 2026, serving under Governor Abigail Spanberger. The Secretary is responsible for overseeing commerce, trade, and
Virginia Secretary of Commerce
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State-recognized tribe in Virginia, U.S.
fund the restoration of the farmhouse. In 2023, then-Representative Abigail Spanberger introduced a bill in the House of Representatives, co-sponsored by
Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia
Patawomeck_Indian_Tribe_of_Virginia
(2026–present) Jay Jones, attorney general of Virginia (2026–present) Abigail Spanberger, governor of Virginia (2026–present) State legislators Don Scott,
2026 United States Senate election in Virginia
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Virginia
following is a list of events of the year 2026 in Virginia. Governor: Abigail Spanberger (D) January 14 – The Federal Bureau of Investigation executes a search
2026_in_Virginia
American politician (born 1931)
Wilder attended the inauguration of Virginia's first female governor Abigail Spanberger, first Muslim lieutenant governor, Ghazala Hashmi, and first black
Douglas_Wilder
Warnock 1.1%, Chris Murphy 1.0%, Wes Moore 0.9%, Jared Polis 0.9%, Abigail Spanberger 0.6%, Ruben Gallego 0.2%, Rahm Emanuel 0.0% Stephen A. Smith 9%, Bernie
Nationwide opinion polling for the 2028 Democratic Party presidential primaries
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American opposition research firm
file of former federal employee Abigail Spanberger. Specifically, this request seeks records reflecting Ms. Spanberger’s employment dates, annual salaries
America_Rising
U.S. Army Major General
as the 6th Virginia Secretary of Veterans Affairs under Governor Abigail Spanberger since 2026. He previously served as Adjutant General of Virginia,
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American political website
2025, Democrats overperformed. In the Virginia elections, they had Abigail Spanberger holding an 11.2% lead in the race for Governor, Ghazala Hashmi with
State_Navigate
Department head under Donald Trump (2025–present)
University, Baylor University and Liberty University. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA case officer, criticized the DoD, saying the policy
Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
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Walker Vermont Arthur Kunin 1985 Madeleine Kunin Virginia Adam Spanberger* 2026 Abigail Spanberger Washington Michael Gregoire 2005 Christine Gregoire
List of first gentlemen in the United States
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American clubwoman
biased opinions of our great philanthropic organization." Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a bill into law in April 2026. Hardaway lives in Aiken, South
Julie_Noegel_Hardaway
American politician (born 1963)
until 2018, when Cantor's successor Dave Brat lost his re-election to Abigail Spanberger (it was numbered as the 3rd District prior to 1993). Cantor was first
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Governmental office of health and human resources in Virginia, USA
The current Secretary is Marvin B. Figueroa, appointed by Governor Abigail Spanberger. The Secretary oversees all healthcare in Virginia and Virginia's
Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources
Virginia_Secretary_of_Health_and_Human_Resources
1741 January 12, 2026 (2026-01-12) Jimmy Kimmel, Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger N/A Lego Trophy Set. Monkey 'Mergency. Late Show Presents: Meanwhile
List of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert episodes (2026)
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Governor of New York since 2021
Succeeded by Otherwise Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House Preceded by Abigail Spanberger as Governor of Virginia Order of precedence of the United States Outside
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2021 US presidential impeachment
Good Republican Nay Virginia 6 Ben Cline Republican Nay Virginia 7 Abigail Spanberger Democratic Yea Virginia 8 Don Beyer Democratic Yea Virginia 9 Morgan
Second impeachment of Donald Trump
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County in Virginia, United States
Spotsylvania County by less than 10 points in 2020 and 2024. In 2025, Abigail Spanberger became the first Democrat to win Spotsylvania County in a gubernatorial
Spotsylvania_County,_Virginia
Relative preeminence of officials for ceremonial purposes
McMaster) Governor of New Hampshire (Kelly Ayotte) Governor of Virginia (Abigail Spanberger) Governor of New York (Kathy Hochul) Governor of North Carolina (Josh
Order of precedence in the United States
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Congress) John McGuire (119th Congress) 6th 37% 61% Ben Cline 7th 50% 47% Abigail Spanberger (118th Congress) Eugene Vindman (119th Congress) 8th 73% 24% Don Beyer
2024 United States presidential election in Virginia
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Hampshire January 9, 2025 Incumbent Republican Serving 1 year, 266 days Abigail Spanberger (born 1979) Virginia January 17, 2026 Incumbent Democratic First woman
List of female governors in the United States
List_of_female_governors_in_the_United_States
US political organization
US House of Representatives members Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, and Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. In October 2021, the
Renew_America_Movement
2017 (2017-01-05) 58 years, 154 days 9 years, 269 days 68 years, 58 days Virginia Abigail Spanberger (1979-08-07)August 7, 1979 January 17, 2026 (2026-01-17) 46 years
List of current United States governors by age
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Heads of government of each U.S. state and territory
of New Mexico, Kathy Hochul of New York, Tina Kotek of Oregon, and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia. Of those, Ayotte, Huckabee Sanders, Ivey, and Reynolds
Governor_(United_States)
Region of Accomack and Northampton counties, Virginia, United States
gubernatorial election, it also voted against Democrat Abigail Spanberger, despite Spanberger winning statewide by 15%. It is represented in the U.S.
Eastern_Shore_of_Virginia
American lawyer and politician (1927–2021)
in 2017. In 2018, he endorsed Democrats Tim Kaine for Senate and Abigail Spanberger and Leslie Cockburn for Congress while endorsing Republican Barbara
John_Warner
Congressional caucus in the United States Congress
Nicolas (D‑GU‑AL) Mikie Sherrill (D‑NJ‑11) Elissa Slotkin (D‑MI‑7) Abigail Spanberger (D‑VA‑7) Eric Swalwell (D‑CA‑14) Greg Stanton (D‑AZ‑4) Haley Stevens
Future_Forum
Referendum on same-sex and interracial marriage
Candi King, Virginia secretary of state (2026–present) (Democratic) Abigail Spanberger, governor of Virginia (2026–present) (Democratic) Mark Sickles, Virginia
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