Spanberger

VIRGINIA - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger has defeated her Republican opponent to become the next Governor of Virginia, CBS has projected.

Just before 8 p.m. on Oct. 4, CBS called the election in favor of Spanberger over Winsome Earle-Sears.

Spanberger will now assume outgoing Governor Glenn Youngkin’s role in Richmond. She is the first woman to hold the position in Virginia’s history. A retired CIA Case Officer and former U.S. Spanberger's campaign largely focused on strengthening public schools, making Virginia more affordable, and community safety.

Just before 8 p.m., Spanberger had 590,731 votes compared to Earle-Sears' 497,333 according to the AP. 

 

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