Abigail Spanberger Makes History as Virginia’s First Female Governor
It’s an incredible and historic night in Virginia — Abigail Spanberger has officially been projected as the state’s first-ever female governor. The news was met with a wave of cheers and emotion at her election night watch party in Richmond, where Spanberger took the stage surrounded by her husband and three daughters. The energy in the room was electric as supporters celebrated what’s being called a defining moment for Virginia politics.
Spanberger, a former Democratic congresswoman and CIA officer, stood before the crowd and expressed deep gratitude to her supporters, her campaign team, and her family. In her victory speech, she reflected on how monumental this moment truly is — not just for her, but for every young girl who now knows that the governor’s office in Virginia is a place where women belong. With a proud smile, she shared how her husband had just told their daughters, “Your mom’s going to be the governor of Virginia,” a statement that, as she noted, had never been spoken before in the state’s history.
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In a heartfelt message, Spanberger thanked the trailblazing women who came before her — including Mary Sue Terry, the first woman ever elected to statewide office in Virginia. She acknowledged that their persistence and belief in progress paved the way for her victory tonight. “The history Virginia is making tonight is yours,” she told the crowd, dedicating the moment to all those who dreamed of such a change long before it became reality.
Beyond the symbolism, Spanberger’s win also sends a political message. She ran her campaign on the promise of unity and pragmatism, emphasizing solutions over party lines. In her remarks, she said Virginians had “chosen pragmatism over partisanship,” underscoring her belief that the Commonwealth can lead the way in showing how cooperation can replace division. She also promised to serve all Virginians, including those who didn’t vote for her, saying, “My intent is to serve all Virginians — I will listen to you, work for you, and work with you.”
Spanberger didn’t shy away from addressing major policy issues either. She reaffirmed her commitment to protecting reproductive rights, vowing that healthcare decisions — from contraception to fertility treatments — would remain between women and their doctors, not politicians.
In closing, Spanberger called on lawmakers in Washington and President Donald Trump to end the ongoing government shutdown, which has affected thousands of Virginia’s federal workers. “The only way we’re going to solve these problems is by tackling them together,” she said, calling for cooperation across party lines.
As she wrapped up her speech, her supporters roared once again — proud, hopeful, and inspired. Tonight, history was written in Virginia, and Abigail Spanberger’s name will forever be part of it.
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