Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democrat Abigail Spanberger won Virginia’s governor’s race on Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earl Sears to give Democrats a key victory ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and make history as the first woman ever to lead the commonwealth. A victory for Spanberger would flip partisan control of the governor’s … Read more