Updated On: 18 January, 2026 08:01 AM IST | Richmond, USA | Agencies
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is set to become Virginia’s first female governor, marking a historic milestone for the state where only men have held the office since 1776. Her victory over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears also returns the governor’s seat to Democratic control

Democrat Abigail Spanberger vows to protect state from aggressive Trump administration. PIC/PTI
Abigail Spanberger is set to be Virginia’s first female governor on Saturday after defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in November and regaining Democrat control of the seat.
Only men have held the governor post since Virginia first became a commonwealth in 1776.