Democrat Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger has won the election for Virginia, Nov. 4, against her opponent, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. As of 9:15 p.m., Spanberger has received 56.7% of the votes cast with 118 of 133 precincts reporting. She has received a vote tally of 1,453,976, according to the Virginia Department of Elections. 

Her opponent, Lt. Gov. Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican, has thus far received 43% of the votes, with 1,103,398 votes.

Spanberger’s win is historic, as she will become Virginia’s first woman governor, having run in an election in which both candidates were women.

Spanberger served in Congress from 2019-2025, representing Virginia's 7th District. She previously worked as an operations officer with the CIA from 2006-2014.

Spanberger, 47,  was expected to win the gubernatorial race according to recent polling. Her win is considered a bellwether as political pundits look towards the 2026 Congressional midterm elections. 

As the current governor, Glenn Youngkin, is a Republican, Spanberger's term could bring some changes to Virginia, pushing it to the left. 

The election could also be a referendum on President Donald Trump's controversial presidency. Trump has broken several norms, greatly mobilizing the Democratic base as seen at the second No Kings Rally around the country on Oct. 18. 

Update results: as of 9:15 p.m.

This article may be updated to include local results and changing tallies. 

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