Democrat Abigail Spanberger is projected to become the next governor of Virginia, securing a resounding win for her party in one of the most closely-watched races of 2025. The win will help Virginia Democrats move ahead with a plan to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, an attempt to counter GOP redistricting efforts in red states.
The Associated Press called the race at 7:59 pm ET, just an hour after polls closed, with 54.9% of the vote and 44.9% for her Republican opponent, Winsome Earle-Sears.