Summary
Governor Abigail Spanberger of Virginia will give the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. She became Virginia's first female governor after winning the election by a large margin.
Key Facts
- Governor Abigail Spanberger is delivering the Democratic response to the State of the Union.
- President Donald Trump is giving the State of the Union address.
- Spanberger became Virginia's first female governor earlier this year.
- She won the governor's race by a double-digit margin.
- Spanberger previously served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Her campaign focused on making life more affordable and reducing costs for families.
- Democrats are using her message as they aim to win back control of the House and Senate in midterm elections.
