Abigail Spanberger projected to win VA governor's race: AP

The Associated Press called the race at 8:00 p.m. at which time Spanberger led with 54.9% of the vote.

By Ben Whedon

Published: November 4, 2025 8:02pm

Updated: November 4, 2025 8:05pm

Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., on Tuesday was projected to defeat Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, R-Va., in the race for the governor's mansion.

The Associated Press called the race at 8:00 p.m. at which time Spanberger led with 54.9% of the vote. Earle-Sears trailed with 44.5%, with 38% of precincts reporting.

The race was not expected to be competitive, though polls had narrowed in the lead up to election day. Votes were still being tabulated as of press time in the Old Dominion's down-ballot contests.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.