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Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's first woman governor

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Abigail Spanberger has become Virginia's first female governor after centuries of men holding the state's top office.

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  1. Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia’s 1st female governor in historic inauguration

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    Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's first woman governor

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  1. FOX 5 DC

    Spanberger to be sworn-in as first female Virginia governor (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    History will be made in Virginia on Saturday as Governor‑elect Abigail Spanberger is sworn-in as the Commonwealth’s first female governor.

  2. NBC4 Washington

    Spanberger becomes Virginia's first woman governor. Watch it here (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Abigail Spanberger will become Virginia's 75th governor, and the first woman to hold the position, at noon on Saturday. Watch the historic inauguration...

  3. WUSA9

    How to watch the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia's first female governor, with her historic inauguration in Richmond Saturday. Watch live on WUSA9 starting at 11:30 a.m.

  4. NPR

    It took 75 governors to elect a woman. Spanberger will soon be at Virginia's helm (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and three-term congresswoman, is breaking long-held traditions on inauguration day. She says she wants her swearing-in to showcase the state's modern vibrancy.

  5. 13News Now Norfolk

    FULL REMARKS: Abigail Spanberger delivers historic inaugural address (opens 13News Now Norfolk)

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    13News Now Norfolk's feed description

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger has been sworn into office as Virginia’s first female governor.

  6. Bangor Daily News

    Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia's 1st female governor in historic inauguration (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Abigail Spanberger is set to take Virginia's top office on Saturday, becoming the first female governor to lead the state, with

  7. NBC New York

    Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's first woman governor (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Abigail Spanberger has become Virginia's first female governor after centuries of men holding the state's top office.

  8. The Boston Globe

    Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first woman governor (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Abigail Spanberger’s inauguration as the state’s 75th governor is a historic first: only men have held the post since Virginia became a commonwealth in 1776.

  9. FOX 5 DC

    Who is Abigail Spanberger? What to know about Virginia’s new governor (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Abigail Spanberger will be sworn in as Virginia’s 75th governor on Saturday, becoming the first woman elected to lead the Commonwealth.

  10. CNN

    Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia’s first female governor in historic inauguration (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn into office Saturday as Virginia’s first female governor, amid a cold drizzle outside the state Capitol after centuries of men holding the commonwealth’s top office.

  11. Newsweek

    Abigail Spanberger repeals ICE cooperation order on first day as governor (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Abigail Spanberger is the first woman elected to the office of governor in Virginia.

  12. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH LIVE: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's address to state's General Assembly (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Spanberger made history Saturday when she was sworn in as the state's first woman governor.

  13. Newsweek

    Abigail Spanberger makes history as Virginia’s first woman governor (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's first female governor, ending 248 years of male leadership in the state.

  14. Washington Blade

    Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Va. governor (opens Washington Blade)

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    Washington Blade's feed description

    Former congresswoman took office Saturday

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