As redistricting referendum nears, Spanberger balances governing and campaigning

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 1,054

Last Updated: 5 days, 11 hours ago

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday pushed back against criticism from some fellow Democrats who say she has not done enough publicly to rally support for Virginia’s April 21 redistricting referendum. Spanberger argued that she has been clear in her support while prioritizing governing in the early months of her administration.

“I have made it very clear that I support a yes vote, and I think Virginians should vote ‘yes,’” she told reporters outside the Executive …

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