All articles tagged with #spanberger
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Virginia Mercury
Virginia's Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger has appointed Jessica Looman, a former Biden labor official, as the state's next labor secretary, where she will oversee workforce programs and advise on labor issues, emphasizing worker protections and economic opportunity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Virginia has experienced a significant shift towards female leadership, with Abigail Spanberger becoming the state's first woman governor and women making historic gains in statewide offices and the House of Delegates, reflecting a broader Democratic resurgence and changing societal attitudes towards women in politics.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger shared a friendly lunch at the Executive Mansion, signaling a cooperative transition despite previous political rhetoric, with Youngkin pledging support for Spanberger's upcoming term and both emphasizing a smooth handover of governance.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Democrat Spanberger made significant inroads with rural voters in Virginia by emphasizing opposition to Trump's tariffs, outperforming previous Democratic margins, and her success is seen as a blueprint for Democrats in upcoming midterms to regain control of the House by focusing on affordability and rural issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Cardinal News
Virginia's Democratic sweep in the 2025 elections was driven by a combination of Virginia's Democratic-leaning tendencies, unpopularity of Trump among Virginians, the poor campaign performance of Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, effective Democratic campaigning and fundraising, and voter turnout dynamics, resulting in historic wins including Abigail Spanberger becoming the first woman governor of Virginia.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Jennifer Spanberger, a former CIA officer and Congresswoman, won the Virginia gubernatorial race against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, emphasizing unity and addressing key issues like the economy, while Earle-Sears focused on social issues, but ultimately failed to gain enough support. The election is seen as a significant political statement ahead of 2024.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by VPM
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is projected to become Virginia's first woman governor, winning a decisive victory alongside other Democratic wins in statewide offices and expanding the House majority, amid a challenging political and economic climate.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
The article provides live results for the Virginia governor election in 2025, featuring candidates Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears, but no votes have been reported yet.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is favored to win the Virginia governor's race, which is seen as a key indicator for the 2024 midterm elections, with polls showing her leading over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears amid debates over issues like the economy, healthcare, and democracy.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Virginia's gubernatorial race between Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger serves as a national test of political attitudes towards Trump and Democrats, with implications for future elections and party strategies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
The article discusses the upcoming elections highlighting the Democratic Party's internal divisions between moderates like Abigail Spanberger and progressives like Zohran Mamdani, illustrating the party's ongoing identity crisis and the different paths they might take to recover from challenges posed by Trump-era politics.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by - Emerson Polling
The Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey indicates Democrat Abigail Spanberger leading the Virginia governor's race with an 11-point advantage over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, and a close contest for Attorney General between Democrat Jay Jones and incumbent Republican Jason Miyares. Voter preferences are influenced by issues like the economy and party approval ratings, with Spanberger solidifying her lead as Election Day approaches.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Barack Obama campaigned in Virginia and New Jersey, criticizing Trump and Republican policies while endorsing Democratic candidates Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, emphasizing bipartisan efforts and the importance of voting in the upcoming elections.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Roanoke College
In Virginia's upcoming elections, Democrat Abigail Spanberger leads with a 10-point margin over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, while other races for lieutenant governor and attorney general are very close. Voter enthusiasm is high, and key issues include threats to democracy and inflation. Polls show stable approval ratings for President Trump and Gov. Youngkin, with some shifts in candidate support and notable attention to a controversial text message incident involving Jay Jones.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Congresswoman Spanberger is actively courting Trump voters in rural Virginia to bolster Democratic support amid declining polls and challenges faced by rural sectors, aiming to set a strategy for future elections in less urban districts.