Democrat Abigail Spanberger Is Running for Virginia Governor

U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, announced Monday that she won’t run for reelection to her House seat next year and instead will run for Virginia governor in 2025.

“Our country and our commonwealth are facing fundamental threats, to our rights, to our freedoms and to our democracy,” Spanberger said in a video announcing the launch of her campaign. “While some politicians in Richmond focus on banning abortion and books, what they’re not doing is helping people. I know how to bring people together and get real things done that improve lives. That’s...