On Thursday, former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger became the Democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia. She will appear on the general election ballot. DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby said the party is “ready to make Abigail Spanberger our next governor” as she continues traveling across the Commonwealth campaigning on strengthening schools, protecting Virginia jobs, lowering costs, and keeping our communities safe.

WSLS 10

• “Abigail Spanberger has been declared the gubernatorial Democratic nominee. No other candidates filed for the position.” 
  
  
• “A statement from the DPVA Chair [Lamont Bagby] reads in part, ‘Abigail Spanberger is a true fighter for Virginia, and I'm proud to lead a party united behind her. We are ready for this moment, we are ready to stand up for Virginians, and we are ready to make Abigail Spanberger our next Governor.’” 
  
  
• “In a separate statement, Spanberger thanked her supporters, saying in part, ‘I look forward to having many more meaningful conversations with all Virginians — across our communities and regardless of who they've cast their votes for in the past — about issues that matter most to them.'"

WUSA9

• “Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger has been named the Democratic nominee in the race for Virginia's governor.”
  
  
• “I’m grateful for the support of the many elected officials, local leaders, and community members who have thrown their support behind me to serve as our next Governor. As we head toward November — and throughout my term, I will work hard to win the trust of all Virginians and build a stronger future for our Commonwealth.”
  
  
• “Spanberger was raised in Virginia and began her career as a federal law enforcement officer at the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. She later joined the CIA as a case officer. She worked overseas and undercover to prevent terrorist attacks, counter the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and track transnational criminal organizations.”
  
  
• “In 2018, Spanberger became the first Democrat since 1968 and the first woman elected to serve Virginia's Seventh District in Congress.” 

CBS19 News

• “Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger officially secured the Democratic nomination for Virginia Governor. No other candidates filed to run on the democratic ticket so this eliminates the need for a primary.” 
  
  
• “Spanberger vows to focus on education, affordability, public safety, and economic growth as she campaigns for the November election.”

13 News Now

• “Abigail Spanberger, a former Congresswoman and CIA case officer, is officially the Democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia, the Virginia Democrats announced on Thursday.”
  
  
• “Formerly a CIA officer, Spanberger was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018, where she built a reputation for bipartisanship and moderate stances on several issues. She represented Virginia's highly competitive 7th Congressional District, comprised of Prince William County, Stafford County, and Spotsylvania County, among other localities [...]”