DemocratTerm Limited
Abigail Spanberger
Governor of Virginia
Term: Jan 2026 β Jan 20303 yrs, 4 mo remaining
16% of term complete
Biography
Abigail Spanberger became Governor of Virginia in January 2026 after defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the 2025 election, becoming the state's first female governor. A former CIA officer, she represented Virginia's 7th congressional district in the U.S. House from 2019 to 2026. Virginia governors are constitutionally barred from serving consecutive terms.
Election History
2025WON
+15.0%Abigail Spanberger (D)57.3%
Winsome Earle-Sears (R)42.3%
Quick Facts
StateVirginia
PartyDemocrat
Term beganJanuary 17, 2026
Term endsJanuary 12, 2030
Time remaining3 yrs, 4 mo remaining
Term limitedYes
Elections won1
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