Abigail Spanberger
Definition
Abigail Spanberger is an American politician and former CIA case officer who serves as the governor-elect of Virginia, having won the 2025 gubernatorial election.
She previously represented Virginia's 7th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat from 2019 to 2025, known for her bipartisan approach and background in intelligence and law enforcement.
Examples
Abigail Spanberger traded her CIA cover for congressional cover-ups, only to uncover a governorship waiting in Virginia.
When Abigail Spanberger steps onto The Late Show set, even Stephen Colbert wonders if she's briefing him on covert ops or just Virginia traffic.
Abigail Spanberger's transition team is assembling faster than a postal inspector spotting a suspicious package.
Fans of Abigail Spanberger joke that her idea of bipartisanship is getting Republicans to agree on how great Virginia barbecue is.