WATCH LIVE: Abigail Spanberger inaugurated as Virginia's first woman governor
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.
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