Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia’s first female governor in historic inauguration
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Key Points:
- Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor, marking a historic milestone after centuries of male leadership in the state.
- Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to succeed Gov. Glenn Youngkin, signaling a shift as Democrats gain control of Virginia’s state government.
- Alongside Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi became the first Muslim woman in statewide office as lieutenant governor, and Jay Jones was sworn in as Virginia’s first Black attorney general.
- Spanberger emphasized unity and gratitude for women’s voting rights in her inaugural address, quoting Virginia’s first governor, Patrick Henry.
- Running on a platform opposing Trump administration policies, Spanberger aims to protect Virginia’s economy and address healthcare challenges, while
