RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the 2024 presidential election.
“In her concession speech, Vice President Harris spoke of her belief in and hope for our United States, and she made clear her commitment to something essentially American — the peaceful transfer of power. Through her words, she set an example of leadership for both those who voted for her and those who did not. While I am deeply disappointed by the result of the presidential election, I congratulate President-elect Trump on his win.
“There are still so many reasons to be hopeful for our country and the future we can build together. Just last night, the district I have proudly represented for three terms — Virginia’s Seventh District — elected a new Member of Congress who fled the Soviet Union as a child, arrived in America as a refugee, and eventually served our country in the U.S. Army. Eugene Vindman’s win shows that we are still a land of incredible promise, though we are a divided one. There’s hard work ahead.
“In my campaign to serve as the next Governor of Virginia, I’ll continue to engage Virginians across our Commonwealth on the issues that matter most — stronger schools, safer communities, and lower costs for Virginia families. All Virginians, particularly our children, deserve leadership that brings people together around the values that unite us.”
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