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Abigail Spanberger

Candidate for Governor

Democrat

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Abigail cosponsored a bill that re-establishes a nationwide right to abortion.

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“Women in Virginia deserve to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions — they don’t need to be told what to do by politicians.”

Aug 6, 2025

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National Organization for Women VA Chapter (NOW VA) endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.

Aug 5, 2025

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“We’ve seen lawmakers across the country attack a woman’s right to make her own healthcare choices — but it shouldn’t be up to politicians.”

Jul 31, 2025

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Reproductive Freedom For All endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.

Jul 29, 2025

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“Reproductive health decisions should be informed by doctors — not dictated by politicians.”

Jul 25, 2025

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“Reproductive rights are under threat in Virginia — and we’re now the only southern state that hasn’t rolled back rights after the Dobbs decision.”

Jul 19, 2025

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“As Governor, I’ll protect a woman’s right to make their own healthcare decisions — including access to IVF, contraception, and the right to choose.”

Jul 15, 2025

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Roe Your Vote VA endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly Election.

Jul 15, 2025

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“Reproductive healthcare decisions should be left between a woman and her doctor — not dictated by politicians. As Governor, I’ll always defend reproductive freedom in Virginia.”

Jul 10, 2025

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“Reproductive healthcare decisions should be left between a woman and her doctor — not dictated by politicians.”

Jul 10, 2025

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Vote Mama PAC supports this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.

Jul 9, 2025

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“Virginia is the last line of defense for reproductive rights in the South — and these rights are on the ballot this November.”

Jul 7, 2025

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Election.

Jun 24, 2025

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Virginia's List endorsed this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly election.

Jun 18, 2025

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Emerge Virginia supports this candidate for the 2025 General Assembly Election.

Jun 18, 2025

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“Here’s my promise to you as Virginia’s next Governor: you’ll never have to guess whether I’ll protect reproductive freedom.”

Jun 1, 2025

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“Access to contraception and birth control is fundamental to women’s health and safety.”

May 14, 2025

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“When it comes to women’s reproductive freedom, the difference between me and my opponent couldn’t be clearer.”

May 9, 2025

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“Governor Youngkin gutted and refused to sign the Right to Contraception Act. It’s shameful. Virginians should be able to choose when they start and grow their family.”

Mar 25, 2025

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“I'm glad to see the Virginia Senate pass legislation to protect the right to contraception for all Virginians. At a time when women's reproductive freedoms are under attack, no politician should be opposed to supporting such basic protections.”

Jan 28, 2025

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“Virginia is the only Southern state not to roll back reproductive freedoms after the Dobbs decision. This constitutional amendment makes sure those protections stand strong.”

Jan 14, 2025

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“After the Dobbs decision, Virginia is the last bastion in the South for protecting reproductive rights.”

Dec 28, 2024

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“Donald Trump promised to overturn Roe v. Wade — and then he made it happen. Virginia voters won’t trust former President Trump or JD Vance to protect reproductive rights.”

Oct 1, 2024

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“Former President Trump and JD Vance are a threat to reproductive freedom — from the right to choose to the right to contraception.”

Sep 15, 2024

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“Virginians sent a clear message in 2023 when we rejected attacks on our reproductive rights — and we’ll do the same in 2024.”

Aug 23, 2024

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“Virginians know that reproductive rights, lower drug prices, and the future of our democracy are on the ballot.”

Aug 19, 2024

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“Virginians understand the stakes of November’s election. Virginians know that reproductive rights are on the line.”

Jul 29, 2024

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McClellan and Spanberger work to repeal parts of 19th century law that could ban abortion nationally.

Jun 28, 2024

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“In the face of these attacks, we must protect the right to choose. We must protect the right to privacy. And we must protect the right to contraception. We must restore the rights that American women lost after Dobbs.”

Jun 24, 2024

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“They were right to worry. Over the past two years, states across the country have enacted strict abortion bans — and we’ve seen attacks on birth control, emergency contraception, and IVF.”

Jun 24, 2024

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“Virginians are worried about the future of abortion access — but they are also deeply worried about extreme politicians attacking IVF and contraception. As Virginia’s next Governor, I will defend our fundamental rights.”

Jun 21, 2024

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“For two years, we’ve seen states across the country enact strict abortion bans. But we won’t let that happen in Virginia.”

Jun 20, 2024

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“In the wake of the Dobbs decision, women from across the South have traveled to Virginia to receive the reproductive healthcare they need.”

Jun 13, 2024

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“As the next Governor of Virginia, I will always defend our fundamental rights — including the right to choose.”

May 15, 2024

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“Out-of-state abortion patients flock to Virginia after Florida's 6-week ban” After Dobbs, Virginia is the last bastion in the South when it comes to protecting reproductive freedom.

May 9, 2024

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From @TIME: Former President Trump said he “would let red states monitor women’s pregnancies and prosecute those who violate abortion bans.”

Apr 30, 2024

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“In 2024, we must vote to defend the reproductive rights of every Virginian and every American.”

Mar 20, 2024

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“In the wake of the Dobbs decision, attacks on the fundamental freedoms of women and families in America continue.”

Mar 15, 2024

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“Senate Republicans have blocked a bill to protect access to IVF for American heroes and their families.”

Mar 12, 2024

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“We must defend reproductive freedom for every Virginian — and that means electing a pro-choice Governor.”

Mar 4, 2024

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“Extreme lawmakers and judges are steadily attacking our fundamental freedoms — from access to IVF to the right to choose.”

Mar 1, 2024

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“As a woman who has supported loved ones through the joy of healthy pregnancies — as well as the heartache of pregnancy loss and complications, I know the urgency of protecting our fundamental rights.”

Feb 21, 2024

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“As a mom of three girls, protecting the rights of Virginia women is personal to me.”

Feb 16, 2024

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“While some politicians — be they in Richmond or Washington — attempt to dictate a woman’s choices and roll back protections, I’m working to protect the right to choose.”

Dec 19, 2023

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“In November, Virginia refused to go backward when it comes to protecting our fundamental rights — including the right to choose. A”

Dec 8, 2023

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Gov. Youngkin has said he’d sign any abortion bill that comes to his desk “happily and gleefully.” This plan should surprise no one.

Aug 30, 2023

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“Since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade one year ago, we have seen the horrible consequences of losing the right to choose and the right to privacy.”

Jun 28, 2023

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“The ramifications of the SCOTUS decision have been devastating — extreme abortion bans sailing through state legislatures, women denied emergency medical treatments after miscarriages, and some hospitals no longer providing emergency contraception to women who have been raped.”

Jun 28, 2023

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“Virginia’s Governor has made clear that he wants to roll back our rights. We can’t let that happen.”

Apr 14, 2023

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“On the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I stand with women across Virginia and America as we work to protect the right to choose and the right to privacy.”

Jan 22, 2023

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“Thank you to the dedicated and focused advocates in the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate who are defending the right to privacy and the right to reproductive healthcare. Thank you for standing strong in the face of attempts to restrict the freedoms of Virginia women.”

Jan 12, 2023

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“My opponent has doubted that women can get pregnant from rape. My opponent supports a total ban on abortion.”

Nov 8, 2022

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“My opponent has pledged to support a bill that would ban abortion nationwide. The Life at Conception Act — which my opponent plans to cosponsor in Congress — will soon be introduced in Virginia.”

Nov 1, 2022

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“I will always support a woman's right to choose. 🇺🇸”

Oct 27, 2022

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“I’ve voted with a majority of the U.S. House to defend access to contraception, the right to choose, and marriage equality. We need to protect these rights.”

Oct 3, 2022

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“I will always defend a woman's right to choose. My opponent wants to ban it completely. She's wrong for Virginia.”

Sep 30, 2022

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“Virginians know they can trust me to protect their right to choose — and the fundamental right to privacy. Our freedoms are on the ballot.”

Sep 24, 2022

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“Last week, I cosponsored and voted for a bill that would protect a woman’s right to travel interstate for any reason.”

Jul 18, 2022

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Voted Yes on HB 8297

Abigail voted to pass a bill prohibiting state law from interfering with persons seeking out of state abortion services.

Jul 15, 2022

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Cosponsored HB 8297

Abigail cosponsored a bill prohibiting state law from interfering with persons seeking out of state abortion services.

Jul 7, 2022

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“I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure a woman’s right to choose and the fundamental right to privacy.”

Jun 27, 2022

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“The leaked opinion draft signaled SCOTUS is willing to move our country backwards on a woman's right to choose and the right to privacy. I am committed to protecting our fundamental rights while my GOP opponents seek to strip them away.”

May 13, 2022

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“In the House, I cosponsored and voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act because a woman's right to a safe and legal abortion – while settled law for decades – must now be protected and legislated.”

May 10, 2022

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Voted Yes on HB 3755

Abigail voted to pass a bill that re-establishes a nationwide right to abortion.

Sep 24, 2021

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Cosponsored HB 3755

Abigail cosponsored a bill that re-establishes a nationwide right to abortion.

Jun 8, 2021

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