Abigail Spanberger

ON THE ISSUES 

• Committed to climate action and making Virginia a leader at the state level
• Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, securing significant federal investments for conservation
• Passed the bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act, helping farmers support conservation efforts.
• Earned a 95% lifetime score on LCV’s National Environmental Scorecard

WHY THIS RACE MATTERS

• Toss up Governor race - flipping this Governor seat to pro-environment leadership will help make Virginia a national climate leader at the state level
• Former Representative of Virginia’s 7th Congressional District 
• If elected, Abigail Spanberger will make history by becoming the first woman Governor of Virginia

CANDIDATE BACKGROUND

Abigail Spanberger is running for Governor of Virginia. She formerly served Virginia’s 7th Congressional District in Congress, where she served for three terms. Prior to Congress, she began her career of public service as a federal law enforcement officer — working money laundering cases and tracking narcotics traffickers with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.She then joined the CIA as a case officer. She worked undercover her entire time at the Agency — collecting intelligence, managing assets, and overseeing high-profile programs to combat terrorism and keep Americans safe.

In 2018, Abigail became the first Democrat since 1968 — as well as the first woman ever — to be elected to represent Virginia’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House. In Congress, Abigail developed a reputation for finding common ground, getting things done, and never backing down from her principles. The Washington Post editorial board called Abigail a “thoughtful, knowledgeable legislator who has taken the trouble to legislate.” In Congress, she led bipartisan efforts that were signed into law to prevent fentanyl overdoses, protect Virginia’s natural resources, and support our Veterans — and she fought to lower prescription drug costs, strengthen workforce training programs for Virginia students, clean up Washington, and protect Virginians’ fundamental rights.