Spanberger: ‘We will raise the minimum wage’

Virginia governor’s race cause for optimism and concern in both parties

Though the Virginia gubernatorial election is more than six months off, it’s shaping up as a crucial indicator of political winds ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and a test of President Donald Trump’s and fellow Republicans’ political strength a…

Virginia governor’s race cause for optimism, concern in both parties - Washington Examiner

Though the Virginia gubernatorial election is more than six months off, it’s shaping up as a crucial indicator of political winds ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and a test of President Donald Trump’s and fellow Republicans’ political strength a year after he won a second, nonconsecutive term. Virginia and New Jersey are the only states with governor’s races this year. The commonwealth has another distinction — it is the only state where gov…

Spanberger says she'll sign bill to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour

Outgoing Republican governor and former private equity executive Glenn Youngkin has consistently blocked legislative efforts to raise the minimum wage. The Democratic nominee for governor, former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, has pledged to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour if she is elected this fall.  “Virginians deserve to have their hard work rewarded and respected,” Spanberger said in a statement. “As Governor, I will start e…

7 things to know about Virginia's historic 2025 governor's race

Virginia is now officially embarked on a historic governor’s race.With Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears now confirmed as the Democratic and Republican nominees, we can now say that Virginia will elect its first female governor in November. Virginia is well behind the nation on that score: Thirty-two states have had a woman as chief executive. Arizona has had five female governors. If Earle-Sears wins, she would be the first Black woman…

Spanberger: ‘We will raise the minimum wage’

Virginia’s Democratic nominee for governor, Abigail Spanberger, said if she is elected governor, she would sign legislation to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Spanberger: 'We will raise the minimum wage'

Virginia's Democratic nominee for governor Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday said if she is elected governor, she would sign legislation to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour.