Rep. Abigail Spanberger secures Democratic nomination for Virginia governor

Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger has secured the Democratic nomination to serve as Virginia’s 75th Governor, with no other Democrats throwing their hat in the ring for the gubernatorial race.
That’s according to the Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA), which confirmed on Thursday evening that Spanberger will appear on the general election ballot as the lone Democrat running for governor in the Commonwealth.
Spanberger released a statement following the announcement, noting that her top priorities will be strengthening Virginia’s public schools, making the state a more affordable place to live, defending its fundamental rights, keeping its communities safe, protecting Virginians’ jobs and strengthening its economy.