Last Week, Northam, Wexton, Connolly, Beyer, Luria, & Many Virginia State and Local Officials Announced Their Endorsements
HENRICO, Va. — More federal, state, and local officials from across the Commonwealth today endorsed U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger to serve as the 75th Governor of Virginia.
Today’s endorsements underscore support for Spanberger at all levels of Virginia government and demonstrate the early momentum behind her campaign.
The following Virginia elected officials today announced their support for Spanberger to serve as Virginia’s next Governor.
U.S. House
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello (VA-05)
Virginia House of Delegates
Del. Mark Sickles, Virginia House of Delegates, District 17
Delegate-Elect Josh Thomas, Virginia House of Delegates, District 21
Del. Kathleen Murphy, Virginia House of Delegates, District 34
Former Del. Mark Keam, Virginia House of Delegates, District 35
Virginia Local Officials
Supervisor Victor Angry, Neabsco District, Prince William County Board of Supervisors
Leslie Hager-Smith, Mayor of Blacksburg
Earnie Porta, Mayor of Occoquan
Councilwoman Courtney R. Doyle, Norfolk City Council
Councilman Thomas R. Smigiel Jr., Norfolk City Council
Phil Kellam, Commissioner of the Revenue, Virginia Beach
Tom Clinton, Commissioner of the Revenue, City of Falls Church
Doug Mullins, Jr., Commissioner of the Revenue, Wise County
Baron Braswell, Former Member, Spotsylvania County School Board
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Spanberger thanked these elected officials for their support in the early days of her 2025 campaign.
“Since launching our campaign last week, I’ve been humbled by the tremendous amount of support we’ve received from all corners of our Commonwealth — at all levels,” said Spanberger. “As Governor, I look forward to working with these public servants to support our schools, create family-sustaining jobs, and keep our communities safe.”
ENDORSEMENT QUOTES
U.S. HOUSE
“I’m fired up that we Virginians will have a chance to elect Abigail Spanberger as our next Governor! Abigail is a leader whose service record demonstrates her willingness to do what is difficult to put her community, Commonwealth, and country first. She’s taken on the special interests to deliver cheaper prescription drugs, expanded broadband access, and made investments in green jobs. She’s been a bulwark for our fundamental freedoms while also building bridges to fight political corruption and attacks on our democracy. I proudly endorse Abigail to serve as our next Governor of Virginia.” — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello (VA-05)
VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES
“Abigail Spanberger works hard and never wavers in her commitment to Virginia — she will provide the forward-looking, collaborative approach we need as Virginia’s next Governor. Under Abigail’s leadership, we will protect voting access, reduce the scourge of gun violence, ensure equality for all citizens, and grow the middle class in every corner of the Commonwealth. I encourage Virginians everywhere to support Abigail’s candidacy as we work together to build our strongest possible future.” — Del. Mark Sickles, Virginia House of Delegates, District 17
“Abigail Spanberger has served her community, her Commonwealth, and her country with distinction — and I’m honored to endorse her to serve as our next Governor. Prince William’s families deserve a Governor who is focused on getting things done for our schools, our businesses, and our overall economy. And as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, I know that Abigail will always have the backs of Virginia’s veterans and military families. She also has won hard-fought races — and she helped me win mine. Abigail is the right choice to lead our Commonwealth forward.”
— Delegate-Elect Josh Thomas, Virginia House of Delegates, District 21
“Today, I am excited to endorse Abigail Spanberger — a leader with integrity and vision — to serve as our next Governor. Abigail has always worked to bring Virginians together to tackle our most important issues, including preventing gun violence, making healthcare more accessible and affordable, and investing in our students and our schools. I am confident that Abigail is the right choice to lead our Commonwealth and deliver results for Virginia’s families, economy, and next generation.” — Del. Kathleen Murphy, Virginia House of Delegates, District 34
“Abigail Spanberger is a truly outstanding public servant who has dedicated her life to serving others. I admire her ability to find common ground to produce results while fighting for her principles. I’m proud to endorse her to serve as Virginia’s next Governor, because I know that Abigail will continue to lead our Commonwealth with poise and determination. As a father, I can trust Abigail to keep Virginia schools the best for our students, enhance public safety in our communities, protect the Bay and our environment, and treat every Virginian with respect.” — Former Del. Mark Keam, Virginia House of Delegates, District 35
VIRGINIA LOCAL OFFICIALS
“I’m endorsing Abigail Spanberger to serve as Virginia’s next Governor, because Prince William County taxpayers, community leaders, and small businesses know from firsthand experience that Abigail always works hard to serve our interests. Abigail is the right choice for our families, our schools, our seniors, and our many veterans and military families. She gets things done.” — Supervisor Victor Angry, Neabsco District, Prince William County Board of Supervisors
“As Mayor of Blacksburg, I’m honored to endorse Abigail Spanberger to serve as Virginia’s next Governor. Abigail has made education and economic development — in all corners of the Commonwealth — her priorities, and communities like Blacksburg will prosper under her leadership. She will be a strong voice for our region’s families, small businesses, and students.”
— Leslie Hager-Smith, Mayor of Blacksburg
“Abigail Spanberger has my strong endorsement to serve as our next Governor, because she has always listened attentively to Occoquan’s needs. As our Member of Congress, she has earned our community’s trust through her hard work, her focus on the issues that matter most, and her commitment to getting things done — not grandstanding.”
— Earnie Porta, Mayor of Occoquan
“Abigail Spanberger prioritizes what matters most to Virginians — great schools, safe communities, and widespread economic opportunities and prosperity. I endorse Abigail Spanberger for Governor of Virginia, because I know she will deliver results for Norfolk, the Hampton Roads community, and the entire Commonwealth.”
— Councilwoman Courtney R. Doyle, Norfolk City Council
“I’m proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger to serve as Virginia’s next Governor — because she will always listen to the needs of our community’s taxpayers and their families. On education, Abigail Spanberger will address the pressing needs of Virginia’s schools, students, and educators — so that all students can succeed. And when it comes to our region’s economy, I know that Abigail will prioritize building a strong business environment here in Norfolk, as well as across the Commonwealth.”
— Councilman Thomas R. Smigiel Jr., Norfolk City Council
“Virginia Beach residents deserve steady and responsive leadership — and that’s why I’m proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger to serve as Virginia’s next Governor. I look forward to working directly with Abigail to provide relief to Virginia Beach taxpayers.”
— Phil Kellam, Commissioner of the Revenue, Virginia Beach
“As a lifetime resident of the City of Falls Church, I understand what our community needs — and I’m proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger for Governor of Virginia. We can count on Abigail as Governor to deliver results for Virginia’s families, small businesses, and our overall economy.”
— Tom Clinton, Commissioner of the Revenue, City of Falls Church
“Abigail Spanberger is a leader who listens to all Virginians, including our rural communities. I’m proud to endorse Abigail to serve as our next Governor — because she will deliver results for Southwest Virginia’s schools, infrastructure, and overall economy.” — Doug Mullins, Jr., Commissioner of the Revenue, Wise County
“Abigail Spanberger has my endorsement to serve as Virginia’s next Governor. The Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg communities know Abigail to be a public servant, first and foremost. She shows up, she listens, and she cares about getting results. As Governor, she will prioritize strong schools, safe communities, and a better future for Virginia’s families.” — Baron Braswell, Former Member, Spotsylvania County School Board
Since the launch of her campaign last week, the following officials have now endorsed Spanberger’s campaign:
Governor
Gov. Ralph Northam, 73rd Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia
U.S. House
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08)
U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10)
U.S. Rep. Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly (VA-11)
Former U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria (VA-02)
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello (VA-05)
Former U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher (VA-09)
Virginia State Senate
Senator-Elect Schuyler VanValkenburg, Virginia State Senate, District 16
Sen. Adam Ebbin, Virginia Senate District 30
Sen. Barbara Favola, Virginia Senate District 31
Virginia House of Delegates
Del. Irene Shin, Virginia House of Delegates, District 8
Del. Mark Sickles, Virginia House of Delegates, District 17
Delegate-Elect Josh Thomas, Virginia House of Delegates, District 21
Delegate-Elect Fernando “Marty” Martinez, Virginia House of Delegates, District 29
Del. Kathleen Murphy, Virginia House of Delegates, District 34
Former Del. Mark Keam, Virginia House of Delegates, District 35
Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, District 45
Del. Sally Hudson, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, District 57
Del. Rodney Willett, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, District 58
Delegate-Elect Joshua Cole, Virginia House of Delegates, District 65
Virginia Local Officials
Daun Hester, Treasurer, City of Norfolk; former Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, District 89
Supervisor Victor Angry, Neabsco District, Prince William County Board of Supervisors
Frank Reaves, Jr., Mayor of Culpeper
Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Mayor of Fredericksburg
Michelle Davis-Younger, Mayor of Manassas City
Leslie Hager-Smith, Mayor of Blacksburg
Earnie Porta, Mayor of Occoquan
Councilwoman Courtney R. Doyle, Norfolk City Council
Councilman Thomas R. Smigiel Jr., Norfolk City Council
Phil Kellam, Commissioner of the Revenue, Virginia Beach
Tom Clinton, Commissioner of the Revenue, City of Falls Church
Doug Mullins, Jr., Commissioner of the Revenue, Wise County
Baron Braswell, Former Member, Spotsylvania County School Board
BACKGROUND
U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) is serving her third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. In Congress, she serves on the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.
Before Congress, Spanberger served as a federal law enforcement officer — tracking narcotics traffickers and working money laundering cases — and as a CIA case officer — working undercover on counterterrorism and nuclear counterproliferation cases. She and her husband Adam are raising three school-aged daughters in Virginia.
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