I'm officially running to become the next Governor of Virginia.
I'm a former CIA case officer, former federal agent, current Member of Congress, and mom to three great kids.
I know that when we rise above the chaos and division, we can focus on what matters most to Virginians. pic.twitter.com/rB5EoNnD2H
— Abigail Spanberger (@SpanbergerForVA) November 13, 2023
Spanberger, whose first win in 2018 was seen as emblematic of that year’s Blue Wave, will not be seeking reelection to the 7th District in the meantime in 2024, leaving the swingy seat open.