Overview
- Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to become Virginia’s first female governor.
- Article V, Section 1 of the Virginia Constitution sets her swearing-in for Saturday, January 17, 2026.
- Gov. Glenn Youngkin publicly congratulated Spanberger and said his administration will support her transition.
- The roughly ten-week window before the inauguration will be used to assemble a team and prepare the first legislative session.
- Spanberger highlighted immediate actions on protecting reproductive rights and aiding Virginia workers affected by the federal shutdown.