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Abigail Spanberger makes history as Virginia’s first female governor

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

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Democrat Abigail Spanberger vows to protect state from aggressive Trump administration. PIC/PTI

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.

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