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WATCH LIVE: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's address to state's General Assembly

WATCH LIVE: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's address to state's General Assembly

Summary

Governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver her first major speech to the Virginia General Assembly. Spanberger is Virginia's first woman governor, and she previously served as a CIA officer and U.S. House representative.

Key Facts

  • Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia's first woman governor.
  • She will speak to the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond.
  • The speech will be streamed live starting at 3:47 p.m. EST on Monday.
  • Spanberger served three terms in the U.S. House before becoming governor.
  • She defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the November election.
  • Her victory was significant for Democrats looking ahead to the 2026 midterm elections.

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