Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia's first woman governor: Know all about the Democrat leader

Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor's race, defeating Republican Lt Gov Winsome Earle-Sears in a closely watched contest that delivers Democrats a major boost ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The 46-year-old former congresswoman and CIA officer made history as the first-ever woman to lead the commonwealth.

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