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Coverage dated November 4, 2025

Abigail Spanberger projected to win Virginia governor’s race, flipping seat for Democrats

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Democrat Abigail Spanberger is projected to have won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating her Republican opponent and flipping the state’s top office for Democrats, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). At 7:30 p.m.

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  1. NPR

    Abigail Spanberger, Virginia's first woman governor, talks about Tuesday's win (opens NPR)

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    Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, defeating her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. She joins NPR to talk about becoming Virginia's first woman governor.

  2. BNO News

    Abigail Spanberger projected to win Virginia governor’s race, flipping seat for Democrats (opens BNO News)

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    Democrat Abigail Spanberger is projected to have won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating her Republican opponent and flipping the state’s top office for Democrats, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). At 7:30 p.m.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Spanberger to be Virginia's first woman governor after defeating Earle-Sears (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Spanberger flipped the governor's mansion blue four years after Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) won the gubernatorial race in 2021.

  4. The Oregonian

    Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026 (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Spanberger’s victory will flip partisan control of the governor’s office when she succeeds outgoing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

  5. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.

  6. Newsweek

    Virginia results map shows where Abigail Spanberger won election (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Virginia's biggest counties delivered Spanberger's double-digit victory, which saw her making strong gains in suburban areas.

  7. The New Republic

    Democrat Wins Virginia Governor Race in Huge Blow to Trump (opens The New Republic)

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    Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger overcame Donald Trump’s best fearmongering efforts.

  8. FOX 5 DC

    Abigail Spanberger projected to win Virginia governor’s race in historic election (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Abigail Spanberger is projected to win the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.

  9. CBS News

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race (opens CBS News)

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    Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.

  10. NBC4 Washington

    Democrat Spanberger elected Virginia's first female governor (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia’s first female governor, flipping the office from red to blue in a race considered a referendum on President...

  11. Newsweek

    Abigail Spanberger defeats Winsome Earle-Sears to flip Virginia from GOP (opens Newsweek)

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    Spanberger will be the first woman to serve as governor of Virginia.

  12. The Guardian

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected governor of Virginia (opens The Guardian)

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    Former congresswoman beats Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to become Virginia’s first female governor

  13. Local News 8

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger is elected Virginia’s first female governor, CNN’s Decision Desk projects (opens Local News 8)

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    By Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — Abigail Spanberger, a former Democratic congresswoman and CIA officer, will be elected Virginia’s next governor and become the state’s first female chief executive, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. She beat Republican Lt. Gov.

  14. Talking Points Memo

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger Cruises to Victory in Virginia Governor Race (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Democrat Abigail Spanberger is projected to become the next governor of Virginia, securing a resounding win for her party in one of the most closely-watched…

  15. New York Post

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins VA gubernatorial election against GOP Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (opens New York Post)

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    Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia governor's race Tuesday, ending a rare term of GOP control in the commonwealth ushered in by Gov. Glenn Youngkin's upset victory over Terry McAuliffe in 2021.

  16. The American Conservative

    Abigail Spanberger Wins Virginia Governor Race (opens The American Conservative)

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    State of the Union: Democrats sweep all major races in the Old Dominion on Tuesday night.

  17. Roll Call

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger won Tuesday’s governor's election in Virginia, becoming the first woman to lead the commonwealth.

  18. WMUR

    Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia’s first female governor (opens WMUR)

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    Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won Virginia's gubernatorial election, becoming the first female governor in the commonwealth's history.

  19. Reason

    Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia, offers Democrats an alternative to mamdani's socialism (opens Reason)

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    "I don't care that much about what happens in the city of New York," Spanberger said on the campaign trail. Other Democrats should listen.

  20. Philadelphia Inquirer

    AP Race Call: Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the governor’s race in Virginia on Tuesday, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.

  21. The Washington Free Beacon

    Abigail Spanberger Wins Virginia’s Gubernatorial Race After Bruising Campaign (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Former Virginia congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D.) secured victory over lieutenant governor Winsome Earle-Sears (R.) in the Old Dominion’s gubernatorial race. The result, though expected, came at a cost for Spanberger, who struggled to answer questions on transgender issues and faced criticism la…

  22. Fox News

    Fox News Poll: How Spanberger won Virginia governor (opens Fox News)

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    Democrat Abigail Spanberger won Virginia governor's race by focusing on economic concerns and gaining strong support from federal workers.

  23. Forbes

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger Wins Virginia Gubernatorial Election—A Key National Battleground (opens Forbes)

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    Spanberger will become the first female elected governor in the state’s history

  24. The Daily Signal

    BREAKING: Abigail Spanberger Wins Virginia Governor's Race (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Democrat Abigail Spanberger prevails in the Virginia governor's race against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.

  25. Forbes

    Democrats Win Virginia Gubernatorial And Attorney General Races—A Key National Battleground (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Abigail Spanberger will become the first female elected governor in the state’s history

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