HENRICO COUNTY, Va. – Today, more Virginia leaders endorsed U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger to serve as the 75th Governor of Virginia.
These new endorsements from current and former Virginia elected officials from across the Commonwealth reflect growing support for Spanberger’s campaign to serve as Virginia’s next Governor.
The following Virginia leaders today endorsed Abigail Spanberger to serve as Virginia’s next Governor:
Sen. Russet Perry, Virginia Senate District 31
Former Sen. Monty Mason, Virginia Senate District 1
Del. Marcus Simon, Virginia House of Delegates, District 13
Del. Atoosa Reaser, Virginia House of Delegates, District 27
Del. Debra Gardner, Virginia House of Delegates, District 76
Former Del. Mike Mullin, Virginia House of Delegates, District 93
Viola O. Baskerville, former Virginia Secretary of Administration & Former Member, Virginia House of Delegates
Ward Armstrong, Former Minority Leader, Virginia House of Delegates
Takis Karantonis, Vice Chair, Arlington County Board
Jeff McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Jimmy Bierman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
James Walkinshaw, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Juli E. Briskman, Vice Chair, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
Michael Sutphin, Vice Mayor, Blacksburg
Treney Tweedy, former Mayor, Lynchburg
Luke Priddy, Roanoke City Council
Susan Anderson, Blacksburg Town Council
Maya Guy, Vice Chair, Stafford County School Board
Jenefer Hughes, Commissioner of the Revenue, Chesterfield County
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ENDORSEMENT QUOTES
“Abigail has dedicated her life to serving our Commonwealth and our country. At CIA, Abigail kept our country safe from terrorists and cartels — and in Congress, Abigail has delivered real, tangible, and historic results for the Virginians she serves. I’m proud to endorse her to serve as our next Governor, because she has demonstrated to a future generation of Virginia leaders how to win, how to govern, and how to always put the interests of Virginians above political games. I look forward to working with Abigail in Richmond to protect our fundamental rights, grow Virginia’s economy, and keep our families and communities safe.” — Sen. Russet Perry, Virginia Senate, District 31
“Abigail Spanberger has a demonstrated ability and willingness to bring people together and get things done for Virginia. As our next Governor, she will prioritize results — from lowering costs to preventing gun violence to protecting the rights of all of our Virginia neighbors. We need a Governor who will build a spirit of cooperation, not division, when it comes to these critical priorities. That’s why Abigail — a true public servant — has my endorsement to serve as Virginia’s next Governor. The Peninsula will be stronger under her steady leadership.” — Former Sen. Monty Mason, Virginia Senate, District 1
“I’m proud and excited to endorse Abigail Spanberger to serve as the 75th Governor of Virginia. Abigail is the right choice to support our public schools, protect the rights of all Virginians, and make sure our economy is growing in a way that expands the middle class. And through her trademark optimism, she will inspire Virginians to rise above division and dysfunction to make long-lasting progress. In 2025, Virginia has the tremendous opportunity to elect a transformative Governor who will bring her demonstrated record of hard work and achievements to the job every single day.” — Del. Marcus Simon, Virginia House of Delegates, District 13
“I am proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger to serve as the next Governor of Virginia. I have no doubt that, as Governor, Abigail will continue her hard work on the issues that matter most to our Loudoun communities — preventing gun violence, lowering costs for working parents, and protecting our reproductive rights. As a former school board member and educator, I know that Abigail will put our students, teachers, and families first to make sure we have a world-class public education system.” — Del. Atoosa Reaser, Virginia House of Delegates, District 27
“Abigail Spanberger has always been a force for progress, a voice for all Virginians, and a tireless champion for Virginia’s working families. I’m proud to endorse her to serve as our next Governor — because she is the leader we need to invest in education, lower costs, protect our rights, and bring more economic stability to all Virginians. She has my strongest support, and I look forward to working with Abigail to get things done for Chesterfield County and the entire Commonwealth.” — Del. Debra Gardner, Virginia House of Delegates, District 76
“Abigail Spanberger has always championed the idea of public service — putting others first and working together to get things done for Virginia. Based on my many conversations with Abigail, I know that Hampton Roads and the entire Commonwealth will be stronger under her leadership. That’s why I am proud to endorse Abigail — a Virginian who will prioritize our schools, our safety, and an economy that provides opportunity to everyone — to serve as Virginia’s next Governor.” — Former Del. Mike Mullin, Virginia House of Delegates, District 93
“Abigail Spanberger is an experienced public servant who does everything possible to deliver results for Virginia — including for our communities of color. In Congress, she has been vocal about addressing Virginia’s high maternal mortality rate, particularly among Black women. Additionally, she has always voted to protect the right to vote — including through her support for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. And as the only Virginian on the House Agriculture Committee, Abigail has championed increased funding for Virginia’s HBCUs — which have been underfunded for far too long. Her commitment to the health, education, and fundamental rights of our communities is why I am proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger to serve as Virginia’s next Governor.” — Viola O. Baskerville, former Virginia Secretary of Administration & Former Member, Virginia House of Delegates
“Abigail Spanberger knows how to get things done — and she has experience in bringing people together, finding common ground, and delivering wins for our Commonwealth. Southwest Virginia needs a Governor who pays attention to our schools, our physical infrastructure, and the job opportunities available to our young people — and I believe that Abigail is the right choice to address the challenges facing our communities. I’m proud to endorse her to serve as the next Governor of Virginia.” — Ward Armstrong, Former Minority Leader, Virginia House of Delegates
“Abigail Spanberger is a true leader who has demonstrated her commitment to addressing the issues that matter most to Virginia’s families and Virginia’s economy. As challenges and opportunities arise in Arlington and in Northern Virginia, we need a Governor who will be laser-focused on making sure that our Commonwealth works to the benefit of all our residents. Abigail Spanberger is a trusted problem-solver who brings to the table real solutions that tackle long standing challenges, from the environment, to housing, to our schools, to transportation and infrastructure, to overcoming the legacy of the many inequalities in Virginia and shaping a bright and fair future for all. I am more than honored to endorse Abigail to serve as our 75th Governor of Virginia.” — Takis Karantonis, Vice Chair, Arlington County Board
“As a lifelong Fairfax County resident, I know that our communities deserve a Governor who works with local leaders to lower costs, address emerging infrastructure needs, and fully invest in public education. Abigail Spanberger is a true champion for the people of Virginia, and she will be a tremendously effective Governor when it comes to getting things done for Fairfax County. That’s why I am proud to endorse her to serve as Virginia’s next Governor — because she understands the enormous opportunities the Commonwealth has ahead of it right now. She will prioritize strong schools, economic growth that expands the middle class, and a government in Richmond that restores a fundamental sense of public service.” — Jeff McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
“Abigail Spanberger will work relentlessly to push our Commonwealth to reach its potential every single day. As a public servant, Abigail has always made clear her focus on expanding opportunity for everyone in our communities — from working families to small businesses to our students in the classroom. She has the unique ability to find common ground while never sacrificing her principles, and I’m proud to endorse her to serve as the next Governor of Virginia.” — Jimmy Bierman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
“As a Virginian who has devoted my career to making sure our community is a great place to live and raise a family, I am proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger for Governor. I look forward to working with Abigail to keep our residents safe, bring more high-paying jobs to our region, and create more opportunities for our workforce and students. Abigail’s sense of public service will not only bring people together, but it will usher in a new era of thoughtful leadership across our Commonwealth.” — James Walkinshaw, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
“Abigail Spanberger listens to the Virginians she serves, works tirelessly, and delivers results. To address the many challenges our Commonwealth faces, we need her energy and her ability to bring people together. I know Abigail will work hard for our shared values, to protect reproductive freedom, fully fund our schools, support our first responders, and invest in critical infrastructure. Today, I’m proud and excited to endorse Abigail Spanberger to serve as the 75th Governor of Virginia.” — Juli E. Briskman, Vice Chair, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
“Abigail Spanberger knows how to work with all levels of government — local, state, and federal alike — to move Virginia forward. That’s why I’m proud to endorse her to serve as our next Governor. Abigail will focus on bringing new jobs to our region, investing in our physical infrastructure, creating more economic opportunity for Blacksburg families, and responding to the needs of our community’s students. I look forward to working with her to get things done for Blacksburg and all of our Commonwealth!” — Michael Sutphin, Vice Mayor, Blacksburg
“Abigail Spanberger will bring her relentless work ethic, dedication, and sense of public service to the job of Governor of Virginia — and I’m proud to offer my strong endorsement. As a former mayor, I know what it takes to get things done — and I’m confident that Abigail will help Virginians reach new opportunities. As Governor, she will focus on increasing public safety in our neighborhoods, strengthening the schools in our communities, and bringing more economic opportunities to all Virginians and their families. That’s the commitment to the people of Virginia that we need going forward.” — Treney Tweedy, former Mayor, Lynchburg
“I’m proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger to serve as the next Governor of Virginia. Her integrity, demonstrated record of results, and passion for public service are exactly what Virginia needs in the chief executive of the Commonwealth. As Governor, I’m confident she will take action to protect the rights of all Virginians, invest in our schools and teachers, and create safer communities for the people of Roanoke and the entire Commonwealth.” — Luke Priddy, Roanoke City Council
“Abigail Spanberger is an energetic public servant who has never backed down from putting Virginians first, and I am honored to endorse Abigail to serve as our next Governor. She will protect our reproductive freedoms, defend voting rights, and make sure Virginia is a welcoming place for all to call home. Her commitment to supporting our public schools and investing in our teachers shows that she truly cares about building a Virginia that can grow and succeed for generations to come. Abigail will deliver for the people of Blacksburg, and she has my strongest support.” — Susan Anderson, Blacksburg Town Council
“Stafford County families deserve a Governor who will work every single day to make sure our students are supported, safe, and set up for success. That’s why I am proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger, because I’ve seen her work ethic and determination firsthand. As Governor, Abigail will help Virginia’s school districts recruit and retain teachers and staff — and she will make sure our public schools receive the full funding they deserve to give our kids every shot at opportunity.” — Maya Guy, Vice Chair, Stafford County School Board
“Abigail Spanberger has always led a top-notch team that focuses on responsibly serving Virginians — and she has my endorsement to serve as the next Governor of our beautiful Commonwealth. In Congress, she has demonstrated extraordinary integrity and leadership while representing her constituents in the Seventh District. I know that she will bring this same commitment to people and public service as our next Governor. She is the right choice for Chesterfield’s taxpayers, businesses, and future.” — Jenefer Hughes, Commissioner of the Revenue, Chesterfield County
Spanberger thanked these Virginia leaders for their early support of her campaign.
“I’m proud to have the support of these strong Virginia leaders as our campaign grows and moves forward. Our campaign is about improving the lives and opportunities of everyone in our Commonwealth – from funding our public schools to keeping our communities safe to growing our economy,” said Spanberger. “I’m beyond grateful for the support of these former and current officials, and I look forward to working with them to make progress on behalf of the Virginians we serve.”
FULL ENDORSEMENT LIST
Since the launch of her campaign in November 2023, the following Virginia officials have now endorsed Spanberger to serve as Virginia’s next Governor:
Gov. Ralph Northam, 73rd Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia
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)
Mary Sue Terry, Former Attorney General of Virginia
Anthony F. “Tony” Troy, Former Attorney General of Virginia
Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, Virginia Senate, District 16
Sen. Russet Perry, Virginia Senate, District 31
Sen. Stella Pekarsky, Virginia Senate, District 36
Sen. Adam Ebbin, Virginia Senate, District 39
Sen. Barbara Favola, Virginia Senate, District 40
Former Sen. Monty Mason, Virginia Senate, District 1
Former Sen. George L. Barker, Virginia Senate, District 39
Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Virginia House of Delegates, District 5
Del. Richard C. “Rip” Sullivan Jr., Virginia House of Delegates, District 6
Del. Irene Shin, Virginia House of Delegates, District 8
Del. Karrie Delaney, Virginia House of Delegates, District 9
Del. Laura Jane Cohen, Virginia House of Delegates, District 15
Del. Paul Krizek, Virginia House of Delegates, District 16
Del. Mark D. Sickles, Virginia House of Delegates, District 17
Del. Josh Thomas, Virginia House of Delegates, District 21
Del. Atoosa Reaser, Virginia House of Delegates, District 27
Del. Fernando “Marty” Martinez, Virginia House of Delegates, District 29
Del. Marcus Simon, Virginia House of Delegates, District 53
Del. Rodney Willett, Virginia House of Delegates, District 58
Del. Joshua Cole, Virginia House of Delegates, District 65
Del. Debra Gardner, Virginia House of Delegates, District 76
Del. Betsy B. Carr, Virginia House of Delegates, District 78
Former Del. Kathleen Murphy, Virginia House of Delegates, District 34
Former Del. Mark Keam, Virginia House of Delegates, District 35
Former Del. Sally Hudson, Virginia House of Delegates, District 57
Former Del. Mike Mullin, Virginia House of Delegates, District 93
Former Del. Ward Armstrong, former Minority Leader, Virginia House of Delegates
Viola O. Baskerville, former Virginia Secretary of Administration & Former Member, Virginia House of Delegates
Daun Hester, Treasurer, City of Norfolk; former Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, District 89
Colette Wallace McEachin, Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Richmond
Joseph D. Platania, Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Charlottesville
Leslie Hager-Smith, Mayor, Blacksburg
Frank Reaves, Jr., Mayor, Culpeper
Michelle Davis-Younger, Mayor, Manassas City
Earnie Porta, Mayor, Occoquan
John David Smith, Jr., Mayor, Winchester
Mary Katherine Greenlaw, former Mayor, Fredericksburg
Treney Tweedy, former Mayor, Lynchburg
Martin A. Thomas, Jr., Vice Mayor, Norfolk
Monaé Nickerson, Vice Mayor, Dumfries
Michael Sutphin, Vice Mayor, Blacksburg
Takis Karantonis, Vice Chair, Arlington County Board
Matt de Ferranti, Arlington County Board
Jay Fisette, Former Chair, Arlington County Board
Jeff McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Jimmy Bierman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Andres Jimenez, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Dalia Palchik, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
James Walkinshaw, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Juli E. Briskman, Vice Chair, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
Dr. Pamela Yeung, Stafford County Board of Supervisors
Dr. Deborah Frazier, Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Victor Angry, Prince William County Board of Supervisors
Sara Bohn, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors
Sonia Vasquez Luna, Councilwoman, Manassas City Council
Jannan Holmes, Councilwoman, Fredericksburg City Council
Courtney R. Doyle, Councilwoman, Norfolk City Council
Danica J. Royster, Councilwoman, Norfolk City Council
Thomas R. Smigiel Jr., Councilman, Norfolk City Council
Jamie Clancey, LCSW, Councilwoman, Culpeper Town Council
Brian K. Fields, Councilman, Dumfries Town Council
Luke Priddy, Councilman, Roanoke City Council
Selonia Miles, Chair Pro Tem & Councilwoman, Dumfries Town Council
Shaun Peet, Councilman, Dumfries Town Council
R. Kirk McPike, Councilman, Alexandria City Council
Susan Anderson, Councilwoman, Blacksburg Town Council
Jerry R. Ford, Jr., Councilman, Blacksburg Town Council
Susan Mattingly, Councilwoman, Blacksburg Town Council
Sammoto Dabney, Councilman, Quantico Town Council
Jenefer Hughes, Commissioner of the Revenue, Chesterfield County
Tiffany Boyle, Commissioner of the Revenue, Newport News
Todd D. Divers, Commissioner of the Revenue, Charlottesville
Phil Kellam, Commissioner of the Revenue, Virginia Beach
Tom Clinton, Commissioner of the Revenue, Falls Church
Frankie Edmondson, MCR, Commissioner of the Revenue, Portsmouth
Maggie Ragon, Commissioner of the Revenue, Staunton
Doug Mullins, Jr., Commissioner of the Revenue, Wise County
Stacey Kincaid, Sheriff, Fairfax County
Joseph “Joe” Baron, Sheriff, City of Norfolk
Karl Frisch, Chair, Fairfax County School Board
Melanie Meren, Vice Chair, Fairfax County School Board
Robyn Lady, Fairfax County School Board
Mateo Dunne, Fairfax County School Board
Kyle McDaniel, Fairfax County School Board
Ilryong Moon, Fairfax County School Board
Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Fairfax County School Board
Elaine Tholen, former Chair, Fairfax County School Board
Dot Heffron, Chair, Chesterfield County School Board
Maya Guy, Vice Chair, Stafford County School Board
Justin Wilk, Prince William County School Board
Nicole T. Cole, Spotsylvania County School Board
Baron Braswell, Former Member, Spotsylvania County School Board
Amanda Pohl, Clerk of Court, Chesterfield County
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BACKGROUND
Spanberger has also been endorsed by Emily’s List, VoteVets, and Brady PAC.
In November 2023, U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) announced her campaign to serve as the 75th Governor of Virginia.
Spanberger 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 the proud parents of three school-aged daughters.
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