Abigail Spanberger

thumb|Rep. Abigail Spanberger - 118th Congress Abigail Anne Davis Spanberger (née Davis; born August 7, 1979) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served as the 75th governor of Virginia since 2026. Previously, she was the U.S. representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district from 2019 to 2025 and from 2006 to 2014 was an intelligence officer. Quotes Virginians are already facing the dire impacts of DOGE, reckless tariffs, and attacks on their healthcare coverage. And now, our Commonwealth faces totally unnecessary job cuts as President Trump promises to enact mass firings.With each new attack from the White House, Winsome Earle-Sears fails to stand up for Virginia’s families, workforce, and economy. Just yesterday, when given multiple opportunities to publicly ask the President to stop further cuts to Virginia jobs, she outright refused to do so.We need a Governor who will put Virginia first, no matter who is in the White House or which party controls the levers of power across the Potomac. As Governor, I will remain focused on lowering costs for Virginia families, protecting access to affordable healthcare, and — critically — always standing up for Virginia jobs and businesses.President Trump must reverse course and work in good faith to end this shutdown as soon as possible. And we need leaders in Richmond who will demand this of the President, not use this moment as an opportunity to punish even more Virginians. Statement issued in response to the U.S. government shutdown beginning on 1 October 2025. As quoted by Rachel Tillapaugh, "Virginia Gubernatorial candidates release statements following federal government shutdown", ABC13: WSET Lynchburg/Roanoke, 1 October 2025 Quotes about Abigail Spanberger Virginians did not vote for this. Senator Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, and their sidekick, Abigail Spanberger, supported a government shutdown. They chose politics over people and left families wondering how they’ll pay their bills. At a time when Virginians need leadership, they chose to play games. Winsome Earl-Sears, 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, in a statement issued in response to the U.S. government shutdown beginning on 1 October 2025. As quoted by Rachel Tillapaugh, "Virginia Gubernatorial candidates release statements following federal government shutdown", ABC13: WSET Lynchburg/Roanoke, 1 October 2025 On January 17, transgender people in Virginia will be able to breathe easier knowing they have ally in the state’s governor’s mansion again. Anti-trans Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will be out, and a historic Democratic woman will be in the governor's seat.When Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and three-term member of Congress, takes the oath as the Commonwealth’s 75th governor, the parade that follows will not simply be ceremonial. It will be political. It will be cultural. And, for LGBTQ+ Virginians who have spent years bracing against erasure and rollback, it will be deeply personal.Marching through downtown Richmond will be Virginia Pride and Diversity Richmond — queer organizations whose presence in the inaugural procession marks a sharp departure from the Youngkin years, when LGBTQ+ communities were routinely sidelined as legislative battles over transgender students, classroom speech, and public accommodation laws reshaped daily life."This dark cloud that has hung over Virginia, particularly as it pertains to the dignity and the rights of LGBTQ folks, is going to be lifted," said James Millner, executive director of Virginia Pride, who described the moment as a “huge relief” for queer and transgender Virginians who have felt their lives become political weapons. Christopher Wiggins, "Virginia LGBTQ+ groups 'thrilled' to march in inaugural parade celebrating the state's new Dem governor", The Advocate (7 January 2026) External links Category:1979 births Category:Living people Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians Category:Women politicians in the United States Category:Politicians from New Jersey Category:Gun control advocates Category:Women activists from the United States Category:University of Virginia alumni Category:Women born in the 1970s