Summary
Abigail Spanberger was inaugurated as Virginia's first female governor on Saturday. The ceremony took place at the State Capitol in Richmond, and she succeeds Republican Glenn Youngkin. Spanberger is a former CIA officer and had served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Key Facts
- Abigail Spanberger is the first woman to become governor of Virginia.
- The inauguration ceremony was held at Virginia's State Capitol in Richmond.
- Spanberger defeated Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears in the election.
- She previously served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Virginia's previous governor was Glenn Youngkin, a Republican.
- Virginia governors can only serve one four-year term.
- Spanberger will deliver an address to the Virginia General Assembly on Monday.
- An inaugural parade followed the ceremony, featuring various groups from Virginia.
