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Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's 1st female governor in historic inauguration

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  • Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn into office Saturday as Virginia's first female governor, amid a cold drizzle outside the state Capitol.
  • Two other Democrats were sworn in, including Ghazala Hashmi as lieutenant governor—the first Muslim woman to hold statewide office in the U.S.—and Jay Jones as Virginia's first Black attorney general.
  • The inauguration occurred as Democrats gained seats in the Virginia House of Delegates, signaling broader party gains.

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Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first woman governor - WTOP News

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Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia's 1st female governor in historic inauguration

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Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia's 1st female governor in historic inauguration

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