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Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first woman governor, moves swiftly to set agenda

After an inaugural address steeped in history, the Democrat signs a slate of executive orders aimed at affordability, education and economic stability

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger becomes the state’s first woman governor as she is sworn in alongside her daughters and husband on Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury)

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