Current Role:
Democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia (2025 election)

Previous roles:
U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district (2019–2025)
Member, Virginia Fair Housing Board (2017)
CIA Operations Officer (2006–2014)
Postal Inspector, U.S. Postal Inspection Service (early 2000s)

Education:
Bachelor of Arts, University of Virginia
Master of Business Administration, GISMA Business School (Germany) and Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management (joint program)

Background:
Born August 7, 1979, Red Bank, New Jersey
Moved to Henrico County, Virginia at age 13
Parents: Martin (police officer, later federal law enforcement) and Eileen Davis (nurse)
Married to Adam Spanberger, three daughters

Career:
CIA operations officer (specializing in nuclear proliferation and counterterrorism)
Private sector consultant (Royall & Company/EAB)
Substitute teacher at Islamic Saudi Academy
Postal inspector focusing on money laundering and narcotics

Political positions:
Democrat
Moderate, bipartisan approach
Supports healthcare access, public safety funding, environmental protection, Veterans’ issues, and lowering prescription drug costs
Critic of extreme partisanship and Democratic messaging on “socialism” and police funding

Legislative achievements:
First Democrat to represent VA-7th since 1970 and first woman to do so
Led bipartisan legislation on fentanyl overdose prevention, veterans’ support, and environmental protection
Ranked most effective member of Congress on agriculture issues
Advocated for increased police funding and Medicare drug price negotiation

Controversies:
Target of a Republican smear campaign in 2018 regarding her CIA background
Criticized Democratic messaging after the 2020 election, sparking debate within the party
Publicly disagreed with President Biden on certain immigration and messaging strategies

Biography (100 words):
Abigail Spanberger is the Democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia in 2025, following three terms as U.S. Representative for the 7th district (2019–2025). A former CIA operations officer and federal law enforcement official, Spanberger is known for her bipartisan, pragmatic approach and leadership on issues such as public safety, veterans’ support, and affordable healthcare. The first woman and first Democrat in over 50 years to represent her district, she has championed bipartisan solutions and effective governance. Spanberger resides in Henrico County with her husband and three daughters, and seeks to become Virginia’s first female governor.

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Political_Party: Democrat
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