Virginia Governor’s Race: Spanberger Secures Key Bipartisan Endorsements Ahead of Early Voting

Democrat Abigail Spanberger’s campaign for Virginia governor is receiving a significant bipartisan boost, with two former Republican members of Congress publicly endorsing her ahead of early in-person voting. This development, first reported by CBS News, sees former Reps. Barbara Comstock and Denver Riggleman throwing their support behind Spanberger, including a joint advertisement.

Riggleman, known for his bipartisan stance, states in the ad, “I saw firsthand that Abigail was one of the most bipartisan members of Congress.” Comstock adds, “my support for Abigail isn’t about party, it’s what’s best for Virginia.” Both former lawmakers had previously backed Democrat Kamala Harris in the past presidential race and have been vocal critics of former President Donald Trump.

This high-stakes November election will decide who succeeds term-limited GOP Governor Glenn Youngkin. Spanberger is challenging Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, who is navigating national political currents during Donald Trump’s second presidential term. Earle-Sears, aiming to be the first GOP successor in Virginia since 1997, has criticized Spanberger’s agenda, stating, “This election is a choice between sanity and chaos. We must protect our children from Abigail Spanberger’s extremist agenda.”

The strategic decision by Spanberger’s campaign to highlight these cross-party endorsements comes as early in-person voting for the gubernatorial contest is set to begin this Friday. This closely watched race is considered one of the first statewide contests to be held during Mr. Trump’s second term in the White House and carries significant national political implications.

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