Abigail Spanberger

Governor of Virginia

American Red Bank, New Jersey

Quick Info

ProfessionGovernor of Virginia
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth07/08/1979
Age46 years
BirthplaceRed Bank, New Jersey

Latest News about Abigail Spanberger

17/01/2026

Abigail Spanberger assumed office as the 75th Governor of Virginia on January 17, 2026, becoming the state's first female governor. She defeated Republican nominee Winsome Earle-Sears in the 2025 gubernatorial election after serving three terms as U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district from 2019 to 2025.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAbigail Anne Spanberger
Other Namenée Davis

Personal Life

ResidenceHenrico County, Virginia

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseAdam Spanberger

Family

ChildrenThree daughters

Career

Early Career
  • Substitute teacher at Islamic Saudi Academy
  • U.S. Postal Inspection Service (postal inspector, money laundering and narcotics cases)
  • CIA case officer (intelligence on nuclear proliferation and terrorism)
  • Consultant at Royall & Company / EAB
Political Career
  • Virginia Fair Housing Board (appointed 2017)
  • U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th district (2019-2025)
  • Governor of Virginia (2026-present, first female governor)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Served as Senate page for U.S. Senator Chuck Robb (D-VA)
2. Speaks English, Spanish, German, and French
3. Ranked most bipartisan Member of Virginia’s congressional delegation
4. Most effective Member of Congress on agriculture issues by Center for Effective Lawmaking
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