Spanberger: election validates Virginia Democrats' policies DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch Nov 4, 2026 Nov 4, 2026 Updated 18 mins ago 0 Gov. Abigail Spanberger takes photos with rally attendees at Babe's of Carytown on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. MIKE KROPF, TIMES-DISPATCH Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch RICHMOND — Tuesday’s vote in Virginia was a big thumbs-up on the direction Democrats have taken the state, Gov. Abigail Spanberger says.kAm“x? =@42=:E:6D 2== 24C@DD ':C8:?:2[ H6 D2H G@E6C E6?56?4:6D[ G@E6C 6?8286>6?E[ 2 D9:7E E@H2C5D s6>@4C2ED :? 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