D emocratic candidate and former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger made history Tuesday with her projected win in Virginia's governor race, besting current Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, and becoming the first woman elected to the position.

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger announced her transition team Wednesday, as she prepares to take office in January 2026.

Virginia governor-elect Abigail Spanberger celebrates her win over Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, promising to focus on lowering costs and strengthening the economy.

All eyes are on Virginia’s gubernatorial race, as one of only two states across the country electing a new Governor this year.

Former Democratic congresswoman Abigail Spanberger was elected governor of Virginia today, easily defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. In New Jersey, the Dems' Mikie Sherill likewise prevailed over Jack Ciattarelli,

Abigail Spanberger set history in Virginia as the first female governor. Up north, Democrat Mikie Sherrill claimed the New Jersey governorship.

Voters in New Jersey and Virginia will choose their next governors on Tuesday in a pair of races that will serve as an early gauge of the American electorate's mood after President Donald Trump's norm-shattering nine months in office.