Virginia voters are deciding a history-making race for governor Tuesday that will serve as a barometer of attitudes toward President Donald Trump and Democrats' attempts to regain their footing on the national stage.

Former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, who was outraised by the Democrat and failed to earn the endorsement of President Donald Trump. The win flips control of the commonwealth’s governor’s mansion.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger is set to become Virginia’s first female governor, beating out Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Tuesday's election.

Democrats gain control in Virginia as Abigail Spanberger defeats Winsome Earle-Sears, while Republicans lose power in Richmond after government shutdown.

US media project the former congresswoman and CIA officer beat Republican Earle-Sears to become state's first woman governor.

The race tightened in the run-up to Election Day. ABC News projects Democrat Abigail Spanberger will win the Virginia governor's race, based on an analysis of the vote. Majority of Virginia voters employed,

Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections and make history as the first-ever woman to lead the commonwealth.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.