Rep. Abigail Spanberger Announces Bid for Virginia Governor

Published on November 13, 2023

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) announced on Nov. 13 her bid to become the first woman Virginia governor. Her announcement came a week after Democrats gained control of both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates this past week by a slim margin. In a video statement,  she offered a high-level view of her campaign platform and seized on Democrats’ winning issue on abortion: “While some politicians in Richmond focus on banning abortion and books, what they’re not doing is helping people. I know how to bring people together and get real things done that improve lives,” she said. “That’s why I’m running for governor. Because when we rise above the chaos and division, we can focus on what matters most to Virginians—lowering prescription drug prices, growing the middle class, lowering costs, and easing inflation.”...

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