Spanberger’s first 100 days are flashing a warning Virginia Democrats should not ignore

By: Tommy Turner

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 807

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a package of gun bills on April 10, including a ghost gun ban, an industry liability measure and a closure of the intimate partner loophole. The bills are defensible policy. The ceremony around them was a tell.

New public safety laws focus on gun violence prevention and support for law enforcement

Start with the calendar. The signing landed 11 days before the April 21 redistricting referendum, in …

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