Mel Leonor Barclay

Politics Reporter

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Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA operative who served three terms in Congress, is projected to become Virginia’s next governor and the first woman to hold the state’s highest office, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Spanberger, 46, clinched victory against Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears by promising to fight the “chaos” of President Donald Trump’s second term, to stem the rising cost of living and to take out culture war debates from conversations about improving public education.

Virginia was closely watched as one of the few places with competitive contests on the calendar this year. Beyond the governor’s race, Virginians also cast ballots in closely fought elections for lieutenant go

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