Former U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (L) raise their arms together during a campaign rally in the Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Va., on Nov. 1, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images
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.
Arjun Singh is a reporter for The Epoch Times, covering national politics and the U.S. Congress.
