Spanberger Makes History as Virginia’s First Female Governor | Election Results Roundup – WFIR News Express

Virginia voters made history on Election Day 2025.🗳 Abigail Spanberger becomes the first woman elected Governor of Virginia, defeating Winsome Earle-Sears in a decisive win.⚖️ Democrats sweep statewide offices, with Jay Jones winning the Attorney General race and Ghazala Hashmi elected Lieutenant Governor.🏛 In Southwest Virginia, Lily Franklin flips the 41st House District, while Sam Rasoul, Terry Austin, and Joe McNamara all win re-election.🚓 Antonio Hash secures another term as Roanoke City Sheriff, and local school board races show shifting priorities among voters.🎧 WFIR’s post-election coverage brings you statewide results, local reactions, and what comes next for the Commonwealth — all in today’s edition of the WFIR News Express.