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Spanberger to Be Sworn In as Virginia’s First Female Governor on Saturday

A unity-themed weekend of public events follows early appointments highlighting education and commerce.

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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 04: Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger delivers remarks at her election night watch party at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on November 04, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. Spanberger defeated Republican gubernatorial candidate Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to become the first female governor in the commonwealth’s history in an election that was seen as a national political bellwether leading into the midterms. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Election 2025 Governor Virginia

Overview

  • The inauguration begins at noon on the South Portico of the Virginia State Capitol, where Abigail Spanberger, Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi and Attorney General-elect Jay Jones will take their oaths.
  • Attendance is free with seating allotted by a concluded ticket lottery, and live coverage will stream online, including on WTOP.com and FOX 5 platforms.
  • Richmond hosts a three-day program featuring a public Made in Virginia Market with performances, an invitation-only interfaith prayer breakfast, a parade through Capitol Square, a ticketed inaugural ball, a first gentleman’s breakfast and a public Executive Mansion open house.
  • The inaugural theme, United for Virginia’s Future, emphasizes collective pride and a forward-looking message.
  • Ahead of taking office, Spanberger named Jenna Conway state superintendent of public instruction, Carrie Chenery secretary of commerce and trade, and Connor Andrews deputy secretary.