Gov. Spanberger issues proclamation celebrating 100 years of Black History Month
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger issues proclamation celebrating 100 years of Black History MonthOn Friday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger issued a proclamation that recognized Feb. 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.
Trumpโs State of the Union sparks young voter debate
Read full article: Trumpโs State of the Union sparks young voter debatePresident Donald Trumpโs State of the Union is sparking strong reactions across the country - including from young voters here at home - and Governor Abigail Spanbergerโs response is adding to the debate.
Douglas Wilder, 95, Reflects on His Historic Governorship and Shares Advice for Virginiaโs First Female Gov. Spanberger
Read full article: Douglas Wilder, 95, Reflects on His Historic Governorship and Shares Advice for Virginiaโs First Female Gov. SpanbergerAbout 36 years ago, Douglas Wilder made history as the first African American elected governor in the United States when he took office in Virginia. Serving from 1990 to 1994, Wilderโs victory was a landmark moment not only for the Commonwealth but for the nation. Before becoming governor, he had already broken barriers as the first African American state senator in Virginia since Reconstru
Governor Spanberger announces that Avio will establish manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Governor Spanberger announces that Avio will establish manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania CountyGovernor Spanberger announced Monday that Avio USA will invest approximately $500 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County.
Virginians oppose mid-decade redistricting by 8 points, Spanberger holds positive approval, Roanoke College Poll shows
Read full article: Virginians oppose mid-decade redistricting by 8 points, Spanberger holds positive approval, Roanoke College Poll showsRoanoke College released a poll on Oct. 30 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates and who they would vote for.
Spanberger announces grants to assist in restoration of brownfield sites various SWVA communities
Read full article: Spanberger announces grants to assist in restoration of brownfield sites various SWVA communitiesGov. Abigail Spanberger announced that multiple localities will receive grants to assist in the restoration of brownfield sites. This is part of the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund.
Governor Spanberger pledges to sign legislation to raise minimum wage
Read full article: Governor Spanberger pledges to sign legislation to raise minimum wageGovernor Spanberger released the following statement on Monday after both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed legislation that would incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour by Jan. 1, 2028.
Gov. Spanberger signs bills that send redistricting, same-sex marriage, voting rights, abortion amendments to voters
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger signs bills that send redistricting, same-sex marriage, voting rights, abortion amendments to votersOn Friday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed multiple bills that will result in ballot measures being sent to Virginians in 2026, regarding abortion, voting rights, same-sex marriage, and redistricting.
Gov. Spanberger updates Virginians on storm response, thanks response crews
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger updates Virginians on storm response, thanks response crewsOn Monday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger updated the Commonwealth on the winter storm, and thanked response teams and those who were cooperative with the cleanup efforts.
Candidates make final call to voters before Election Day in Virginia, campaign strategies vary
Read full article: Candidates make final call to voters before Election Day in Virginia, campaign strategies varyElection Day is Nov. 4, and Democrats and Republicans are making their last call to voters prior to Election Day in Virginia.
Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 10 points, Jones falls behind Miyares in final Roanoke College poll before 2025 election
Read full article: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 10 points, Jones falls behind Miyares in final Roanoke College poll before 2025 electionRoanoke College released a poll on Oct. 30 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates and who they would vote for.
National voices criticize Jay Jones following controversial text messages sent in 2022
Read full article: National voices criticize Jay Jones following controversial text messages sent in 2022Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginiaโs attorney general, has faced criticism from both parties after allegedly sending controversial text messages to Republican State Del. Carrie Coyner in 2022.
One-on-One: Abigail Spanberger Talks Vision for Virginia
Read full article: One-on-One: Abigail Spanberger Talks Vision for VirginiaIn what many are calling a historic moment for Virginia, the 2025 governorโs race is already making headlines because the Commonwealth is on track to elect its first woman governor. 10 News anchor Abbie Coleman met with both candidates to probe their plans, their priorities, and their paths to history. She sat down one-on-one with Democratic Candidate Abigail Spanberger to talk about her vision for Virginia and why she believes sheโs the right person for the job.
Whoโs more excited to welcome this Trump ally to Virginia โ Democrats or Republicans?
Read full article: Whoโs more excited to welcome this Trump ally to Virginia โ Democrats or Republicans?The Virginia governor's race may be the first political test of President Donald Trump's slashing of the federal workforce through DOGE. Virginia was hit hard by the cuts, with an estimated 23,000 people losing their jobs. The issue is getting extra attention as a Trump ally campaigns with Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears in suburban Richmond on Friday. Vivek Ramaswamy is a former Republican presidential contender who is now a candidate for Ohio governor. But it is Ramaswamyโs short-lived tenure as co-leader of Trumpโs Department of Government Efficiency that has Democrats fired up. Democrat Abigail Spanberger called on Earle-Sears to cancel the event in light of Ramaswamyโs role as โone of the chief architects of the DOGE effort.โ
Virginia prepares for first ballots to be cast Sep. 19
Read full article: Virginia prepares for first ballots to be cast Sep. 19Virginia voters are heading to the polls well ahead of the November 4 general election, taking advantage of the Commonwealthโs 45-day early voting period โ the second-longest such window in the nation.
Lt. Gov. Earle Sears makes campaign appearance in Buchanan to support gubernatorial bid
Read full article: Lt. Gov. Earle Sears makes campaign appearance in Buchanan to support gubernatorial bidLieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears stopped in the Roanoke Valley on Saturday as part of her campaign to be Virginiaโs next governor.
Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 7 points in August Roanoke College poll
Read full article: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 7 points in August Roanoke College pollRoanoke College released a poll on Aug. 19 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears is on the defensive in Virginiaโs race for governor
Read full article: Republican Winsome Earle-Sears is on the defensive in Virginiaโs race for governorRepublican Winsome Earle-Sears says she's running her campaign for Virginia governor like a military-style operation. And at this point, a few months away from the November election, it's looking like a campaign on the defensive. The lieutenant governor is facing a Democratic Abigail Spanberger, a former congresswoman who has more campaign money and a unified party behind her. Earle-Sears has replaced a pastor with little political experience who had been her campaign manager. And her team has failed to gain traction with big money donors. An Earle-Sears victory would make her the first Black woman in U.S. history to serve as a governor.
WATCH: Abigail Spanberger hits campaign trail in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: WATCH: Abigail Spanberger hits campaign trail in Southwest VirginiaThe Democratic nominee for governor, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, is hitting the road for โSpan Virginia,โ an eight-day bus tour reaching all corners of the commonwealth
Democrats in Virginia have a big fundraising advantage in the race for governor this year
Read full article: Democrats in Virginia have a big fundraising advantage in the race for governor this yearDemocrats in Virginia have built up a big fundraising advantage in this year's race for governor. It's an election seen as a bellwether for the 2026 midterms. The Democratic nominee is Abigail Spanberger, a congresswoman who is a former CIA case officer. She has a more than 2-to-1 fundraising edge over the Republican candidate, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Virginia and New Jersey are the two states with statewide elections this year. The Democratsโ fundraising lead may reflect Democratic enthusiasm and the party's ability to push voters to the polls.
A Virginia Democrat hunts for votes in rural pockets where MAGA has strengthened its grip
Read full article: A Virginia Democrat hunts for votes in rural pockets where MAGA has strengthened its gripDemocrat Abigail Spanberger often campaigns in rural Virginia districts that President Donald Trump won by large margins. In the general election to be Virginia's next governor, she is competing for voters in places where Democrats have struggled in recent elections. Spanbergerโs efforts to gain ground in ruby-red parts of Virginia come as Democrats have nationally shown more interest in small-town America. The terrain may be new for Democrats nationally but it's familiar ground for Spanberger. She hopes to benefit from growing concern about the impact of Trump's policies on rural areas.
Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 17 points in latest Roanoke College poll
Read full article: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 17 points in latest Roanoke College pollRoanoke College released a poll on Aug. 2 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
Sears confirmed to face off against Spanberger in 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election
Read full article: Sears confirmed to face off against Spanberger in 2025 Virginia gubernatorial electionThe two nominees for the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election are now set. Current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears was confirmed as the Republican nominee on Saturday, the Virginia GOP X account confirmed.
Trump chops away at the government and the fallout is felt in the Virginia governorโs race
Read full article: Trump chops away at the government and the fallout is felt in the Virginia governorโs raceThe Trump administrationโs aggressive push to cut government jobs is reverberating in the early stages of this yearโs race for governor in Virginia. The fast-moving effort by Republican President Donald Trump to overhaul the federal workforce could have a sweeping impact in the state, home to some 145,000 federal employees and many more government contractors. Virginia, which along with New Jersey is picking a new governor in 2025, is already regarded as something of an early indicator of voter attitudes between presidential elections. The leading contenders in the governor's race are a former Democratic congresswoman, Abigail Spanberger, and the Republican lieutenant governor, Winsome Earle-Sears. The primaries are in June.
