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Published December 13, 2025 at 11:09AM

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“I won the First District and the Second District in November without any sort of redistricting,” Virginia Scope reported. Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger said in response to questions about redrawing Virginia’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. “Nothing happens unless the people actually vote for it,” she added, underscoring that any change would require voter approval.

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Spanberger taps Del. Candi Mundon King to serve as Secretary of the Commonwealth

By Potomac Local News

Published December 10, 2025 at 7:46AM

Delegate Candi Mundon King

“The Secretary of the Commonwealth plays a vital role in ensuring that the Office of the Governor is responsive to the needs of Virginians, and I’m proud to announce the appointment of Delegate Candi Mundon King to serve in this role,” Virginia Scope reported. “Throughout her career, Delegate Mundon King has worked to bring people together to get results for the people of Virginia, and she has demonstrated dedication, courage, and a commitment to delivering on the promise of our commonwealth.”

Mundon King, first elected in 2021 to represent parts of Prince William and Stafford counties, currently chairs the House Committee on Counties, Cities, and Towns and serves on committees for Public Safety and Labor and Commerce. Her appointment will require her to step down from the House, triggering a special election to fill her seat.

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Spanberger Taps Crump, Frazier, Richardson, Hall, and Braswell for Transition Committee

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 15, 2025 at 10:30PM

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“These Virginians not only bring together deep ties from across every region of our Commonwealth, but the experience, integrity and know-how required to deliver the pragmatic and principled leadership that Virginians overwhelmingly voted for this November,” Fredericksburg Free Press reported.

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Youngkin, Spanberger at Odds after she urges UVA to delay presidential search amid board vacancies

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 14, 2025 at 7:43AM

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“As both a proud alumna and the Governor-elect of the Commonwealth of Virginia, I am deeply concerned by recent developments at the University of Virginia and how these challenges may impact the legitimacy of the current search for the University’s next president,” Virginia Scope reported. “Over the past six months, the actions of the Board of Visitors have severely undermined the public’s and the University community’s confidence in the Board’s ability to govern productively, transparently, and in the best interests of the University.”

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Spanberger Wins Prince William by 33 Points as Democrats Sweep Local Races

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 12, 2025 at 9:59AM

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“Spanberger took advantage of voter angst to become the first woman elected governor in the commonwealth’s 400-year history,” Prince William Times reported. “Spanberger beat her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, by 15 points statewide but bested her in Prince William County by a whopping 33.9 points.”

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Sears to Visit Prince William School Board After Arlington Appearance Sparks Viral Controversy

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 3, 2025 at 2:49PM

Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears addresses the crowd at the Lincoln Reagan Dinner in Manassas, laying out her 2025 gubernatorial campaign priorities. [Photo: Alan Gloss]

MANASSAS, Va. – Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle‑Sears is headed to the Prince William County School Board meeting tonight, following a now-infamous appearance in Arlington that triggered a national firestorm and sparked bipartisan backlash.

Sears will appear alongside her lieutenant governor running mate, John Reid, national Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich, and the group’s Prince William County chapter chair. The group plans a press conference and rally at 6:15 p.m. outside the Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center at Independent Hill, before the School Board meeting.

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Winsome Sears Brings Campaign to Manassas, Manassas Park Today

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 2, 2025 at 9:09AM

Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle‑Sears, the Republican nominee for Virginia governor, will make two stops in the Greater Manassas area today as part of her statewide campaign tour, “Operation Defend & Deliver.”

Sears is expected to appear at the 34th Annual African American Culture Arts Festival at Metz Middle School in Manassas between 12 and 1 p.m. The free, family-friendly event, hosted by the African American Foundation of Prince William County, runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features more than 125 exhibitors — including arts and crafts vendors, cultural retailers, youth groups, college and school exhibits, a Health Fair, Business and Job Expos, a Classic Car Show, and food vendors.

Spanberger Visits Derailment Site in Fredericksburg

By Mike Salmon

Published August 15, 2024 at 10:30AM | Updated August 15, 2024 at 10:49AM

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) and Fredericksburg Fire Chief Michael Jones talk about the train derailment as a train goes by, feet away from the VRE parking lot. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

In the aftermath of a CSX train derailment in Fredericksburg, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-7th, Prince William, Stafford, Fredericksburg) met with city leaders on the side of the railroad tracks near the accident site to assess the situation and assure the city that this hasn’t fallen off her radar screen.

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Rep. Abigail Spanberger to Visit Fredericksburg Site of Recent Train Derailment

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 11, 2024 at 12:32PM | Updated August 11, 2024 at 12:49PM

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Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) will visit the site of a recent train derailment in Fredericksburg on August 14, 2024. The visit will occur from 8 to 9 a.m. at the VRE parking lot, specifically at the gravel lot behind VRE parking lots G & H. The entrance to the lot is located at the corner of Prince Edward and Frederick Street. Spanberger will then travel to the Railway Yard Gate at 1400 Railroad Avenue. Members of the Fredericksburg City Council are expected to attend.

A CSX train derailed on July 19, 2024, near Cobblestone Drive. Several rail cars derailed, damaging a garage adjacent to the Cobblestone Square apartment complex. No hazardous materials were involved, and no injuries were reported.

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Spanberger Town Hall: ‘We have random people using fentanyl and walking around disoriented’

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 16, 2024 at 10:00AM

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Prince William County residents voiced their concerns about drug use and community safety during a recent town hall with Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D). The event included Police Chief Peter Newsham of the Prince William County Police Department and Police Chief Chris Settle of the Culpeper Police Department.