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Jersey native Spanberger elected Virginia's first female governor

Democrat Abigail Spanberger was born in Red Bank before moving to Virginia as a teenager.

News 12 Staff

Nov 5, 2025, 6:27 AM

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A New Jersey native is now set to become Virginia's first female governor.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger was born in Red Bank before moving to Virginia as a teenager.

The 46-year-old former congresswoman and CIA officer beat Republican Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears.

Her campaign focused on affordability and addressing federal job cuts and government shutdown concerns.

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