VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) was elected the 75th Governor of Virginia on Nov. 4, defeating her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
With her win, Spanberger will become the first female governor in the state’s 400-year history, which she reflected on during a speech to supporters following her victory in the race.
“Just a few minutes ago, Adam said to our daughters, ‘Your mom’s going to be the governor of Virginia’—and I can guarantee those words have never been spoken in Virginia before,” Spanberger said, referring to her husband, to a round of applause from the crowd….
Abigail Spanberger Wins Virginia Governor’s Race
