NEWS AND PRESS
Latest Updates
January 13, 2026
NEW: Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Additional Education Appointments
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “Ms. Conway and Mr. Andrews Share My Deep Commitment to Putting Virginia’s Students First”
January 12, 2026
NEW: Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Secretary of Commerce & Trade
Governor-Elect Spanberger: Ms. Chenery’s “Deep Understanding of Economic Development Aligns With My Administration’s Mission to Make Virginia the Top State in America for Business”
January 9, 2026
NEW: Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Additional Staff in Office of the Governor & Administration Appointments
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “These Leaders Will Help Guide My Administration’s Efforts to Build a Stronger, More Affordable Virginia for Families Across Every Corner of our Commonwealth”
January 8, 2026
WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: Governor-Elect Spanberger Makes ‘Affordable Virginia Agenda’ Her Top Priority Ahead of 2026 General Assembly Session
13 News Now: Spanberger “Plans to Move Quickly on the Issue of Affordability With Plans to Bring Down Costs in Energy, Housing, and Healthcare”
January 6, 2026
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Secretary of Education Appointment
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “Dr. Smith’s Decades of Experience Leading Districts in Virginia Gives the Commonwealth’s Students a Champion Who I Know Will Work Tirelessly on Their Behalf”
January 5, 2026
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Additional Staff & Administration Appointments
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announced Senior Staff Appointments in the Office of Governor, State Agencies, & Secretariats
December 31, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Statement on New Year’s 2026
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “I Wish All Virginians a Safe, Healthy, and Happy New Year”
December 30, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Chief Diversity Officer Appointment
Governor-Elect Spanberger: Dr. Moon’s “Experience Across Government, Education, and the Nonprofit Sectors Gives Her Firsthand Insight into the Ways in Which We Can Build a Stronger, Safer, and More Prosperous Virginia for Every Family”
December 30, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Counsel to the Governor Appointment
Governor-Elect Spanberger: Mr. McGuire “Will Help Ensure My Administration Works Effectively Across the Executive Branch to Put Virginians First”
December 29, 2025
ICYMI: Governor-Elect Spanberger Puts ‘Affordable Virginia Agenda’ Front & Center Going Into 2026
Spanberger’s Joint ‘Affordable Virginia Agenda’ Released With General Assembly Leaders Includes 15+ Bills to Save Virginians Money
December 29, 2025
NEW: Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Secretary of Labor Appointment
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “Ms. Looman Will Drive My Administration’s Mission to Equip Virginians With the Skills and Education They Need to Build Steady, Rewarding Careers”
December 26, 2025
NEW: In Fox News Op-Ed, Spanberger Outlines 2026 Agenda to Tackle Affordability Crisis as Governor of Virginia
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “My Incoming Administration Will Be Relentlessly Focused on Making Virginia More Affordable”
Spanberger’s Joint ‘Affordable Virginia Agenda’ Released With General Assembly Leaders Includes 15+ Bills to Save Virginians Money
December 24, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Statement on Christmas 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “From My Family to Yours, I Wish All Virginians a Restful, Safe, and Merry Christmas.”
December 23, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Secretary of Administration Appointment
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “Throughout Her Career, Ms. Deshazor Has Been Focused on Making Virginia’s Government Work Better for the People at Both the State and Local Levels”
December 23, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Secretary of Finance Appointment
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “Delegate Sickles Will Be a Key Partner in Advancing My Administration’s Work to Lower Costs for Families and Make Sure Virginia Has the Strong Financial Footing to Succeed for Decades to Come”
December 22, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Veterans & Defense Affairs Appointment
Governor-Elect Spanberger: Maj. Gen. Williams’ “Decades of Experience at Every Level of the Military and Extensive Career Supporting Veterans Across the Country will be a Great Benefit to Our Veterans & Servicemembers”
December 19, 2025
WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: Spanberger & General Assembly Leaders Unveil Affordable Virginia Agenda
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Spanberger “Unveiled a Series of Specific, Often Highly Technical Bills Aimed at Reining in Rising Health Care and Energy Costs and at Expanding Affordable Housing’’
December 18, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger, General Assembly Leaders Announce Key Legislative Priorities to Lower Costs for Virginia Families
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “My Overarching, Unrelenting Focus in 2026 Will Be Making the Commonwealth More Affordable for Our Fellow Virginians”
December 17, 2025
Spanberger Joins Lawmakers, Business Leaders at Virginia FREE Luncheon, Discusses Strengthening Virginia’s Economy
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “As Governor, I Will Do Everything in My Power To Provide What the Federal Government Is Failing To Provide: Stability and Predictability”
December 17, 2025
Spanberger Statement on Proposed Virginia Budget
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “As Governor, I Look Forward to Working With the General Assembly to Lower Costs for Virginia Families, Invest in Virginia’s Public Schools Schools, & Protect Access to Critical Healthcare Services”
December 11, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Secretary of Natural & Historic Resources Appointment
Governor-Elect Spanberger: Delegate Bulova “Will Bring Decades of Experience to Our Efforts to Strengthen Our Commonwealth’s Conservation, Resilience, & Preservation Efforts”
December 10, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Secretary of the Commonwealth Appointment
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “Throughout Her Career, Delegate Mundon King has Worked to Bring People Together to Get Results for the People of Virginia”
December 9, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Secretary of Transportation Appointment
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “Virginians Deserve a Visionary Leader who Understands the Vital Role that our Transportation Network Plays in Building a Stronger, Safer, and More Prosperous Commonwealth”
December 4, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Security Appointment
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “Mr. Meador’s Decades of Service to Our Country and Our Commonwealth Will Bring the Expertise Necessary to Make Sure Virginia Is a Place Where All Virginians Can Thrive”
December 3, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry Appointment
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “I Know That Katie’s Decades of Supporting Virginia’s Growers and Their Families will Provide the Steady Experience Our Agriculture and Forestry Industries Need”
December 2, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces First Cabinet Secretary Appointment, Secretary of Health & Human Resources
Governor-Elect Spanberger: “I Know that Mr. Figueroa will Always Put the Health and Safety of Virginians First — and I’m Thrilled to Work Alongside Him to Deliver Affordable, Accessible Care for Every Virginian”
November 14, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Transition Committee
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger today announced the selection of her “United for Virginia’s Future” transition committee.
November 14, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Announces Transition Policy Committees & Co-Chairs
Governor-elect Spanberger: “They Will Play a Critical Role in Delivering Results for Virginia Families”
November 7, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Launches “United for Virginia’s Future” Transition Website
Spanberger’s New Transition Website Provides an Application Portal for Administration Jobs
November 5, 2025
Governor-Elect Spanberger Gets to Work, Announces Transition Team Leadership
Gov.-Elect Spanberger Announced Her Chief of Staff & Her “United for Virginia’s Future” Transition Leadership