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Commonwealth of Virginia
Abigail Spanberger
Governor (sitting · sworn Jan 17, 2026)
Democrat
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RESOLUTE Citizen Score
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Raw: -13 of 42 dynamic max
· 21 of 49 answered
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-15
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✝ God First
2/ 70
🏛️ State First
0/ 30
National Rank
#8,658 of 8,776 · bottom 1.3% among candidates with at least one scored answer
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Foreign-lobby money compromises America First. The U.S. has no formal mutual-defense treaty with Israel; AIPAC operates a super-PAC (United Democracy Project) that spent over $100M during the 2024 cycle on independent expenditures against U.S. candidates who criticize Israeli government policy. A candidate who has accepted that money has, in their own revealed preference, accepted a foreign-policy filter on their congressional vote. The same logic covers China-linked donations, where federal law also prohibits CCP members from contributing.
For every candidate with a documented donor record, two things happen: (1) the specific category question is marked False (foreign_policy_restraint[q4] for AIPAC + China; economic_stewardship[q5] — the WEF/ESG/Davos capture question — for Soros-network donors), so the per-category subscore drops by 2 points; (2) an additional dollar-bracket adjustment is applied to the total, making the penalty proportional to the magnitude of the funding. Both impacts are visible on this page.
Base score 2/100 → Adjusted -13/100
- CCP-linked / United Front-affiliated donors-15$50,000 from Pin Ni (CCP member, Wanxiang) in two $25,000 installments April + May 2025, supporting Virginia gubernatorial bid. Pin is named in Chinese state media 15 times as 'outstanding Communist Party member.'The CCP operates an explicit United Front Work Department to direct overseas members and proxies — including business executives such as Wanxiang Group's Pin Ni (named CCP member 15 times in Chinese state media) — to cultivate political relationships in the United States. Federal law (52 U.S.C. § 30121) prohibits foreign nationals including CCP members from donating to U.S. campaigns. RESOLUTE Citizen treats documented contributions from CCP-member or United Front-affiliated donors as a failure on foreign_policy_restraint/q4 (the foreign-lobby question) AND applies a dollar-bracket adjustment to the total score.
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Next Election
November 6, 2029
General · Not up at next scheduled election
— until
Registration deadline: 2026-10-13
Early voting: 2026-09-18 – 2026-10-31
Elections office: (804) 864-8901
Voter status: Check registration
State elections site: Virginia Department of Elections
Official Profile
Religion: Protestant (unspecified) — no specific congregation publicly stated
Education: University of Virginia (BA French Literature), Purdue/GISMA Business School (MBA)
Birthplace: Red Bank, New Jersey
Background: 75th Governor of Virginia (first woman); sworn in Jan 17, 2026. Former US Rep VA-07 (2019–2025, 3 terms; did not seek reelection 2024). Prior career: CIA case officer (counterterrorism); US Postal Inspector. Blue Dog Coalition + New Democrat + Problem Solvers Caucus member in the House.
Net Worth: ~$2 million
Previous Election Opponent: Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in 2025 Governor race
Next Election Year: 2029
X / Twitter: @AbigailSpanworthy
Governor of Virginia (D), sworn Jan 17, 2026 (75th Gov, first woman); won 2025 race ~57% over Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears. [2026-06 overnight refinement, state tier] Progressive on social/cultural issues with centrist-Dem posture on policing and a Blue Dog fiscal record. Heritage Action 5%. Pro-abortion: cosponsored + voted YES (twice) on the federal Women's Health Protection Act; signed SB449 Feb 6 2026 sending VA reproductive-freedom constitutional amendment to Nov 2026 ballot; signed contraceptive-access bills April 2026; endorsed by Planned Parenthood, EMILYs List, Reproductive Freedom for All. Pro-same-sex-marriage: voted YES on Respect for Marriage Act 2022 (twice); signed HB612 marriage-amendment ballot referral; original cosponsor Equality Act; HRC endorsement. Anti-school-choice: campaign platform 'oppose efforts that take public dollars out of public schools'; 'get culture wars out of our schools.' Pro-gun-control: cosponsored + voted YES on Assault Weapons Ban 2022 (HR1808); signed VA SB749/HB217 assault-weapons ban May 14–15 2026. Pro-mass-mail-in voting / opposes SAVE Act citizenship verification. Anti-sanctuary-cooperation: Executive Directive 1 (Feb 4 2026) terminated all VA 287(g) agreements (State Police, DOC, Wildlife Resources, Marine Resources); voted NO on HR2 Secure the Border Act 2023. CROSS-PARTY DEVIATION: famous Nov 2020 caucus-call quote 'No one should say defund the police ever again'; co-led bipartisan Invest to Protect Act for police funding (PolitiFact rated false the GOP claim she backs defunding); Iron Dome funding YES; bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act signed into law.
Category Breakdown
Candidate has voted for or sponsored state legislation moving toward abortion abolition (e.g., heartbeat ban, total ban) — not merely restrictions
Candidate opposes state funding for embryonic stem-cell research and supports state IVF embryo-protection laws
Not yet verified
Candidate opposes state physician-assisted suicide laws and opposes state Medicaid death-panel rationing
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Candidate affirms marriage as exclusively the lifelong union of one man and one woman as instituted by God
Candidate opposes state recognition of same-sex marriage / civil unions / domestic partnerships, and supports state non-recognition resolutions where federally permitted
FALSE (0)[7]
Candidate has voted for state legislation affirming biological sex (bathroom/locker access, sports participation, minor gender-procedure bans)
Candidate supports state no-fault divorce reform and pro-marriage policy (covenant marriage option, waiting periods, etc.)
Not yet verified
Candidate has voted for state school-choice (vouchers, ESAs, charter expansion) and supports state homeschool freedom statutes
FALSE (0)[13]
Candidate has voted for state law requiring parental notification + consent on minors' medical, mental-health, and gender interventions (incl. school counseling referrals)
FALSE (0)[11]
Candidate has voted for state law restricting CRT/SOGI/comprehensive-sex-ed/gender-ideology curricula in K-12
Candidate has voted for state age-verification laws on pornographic content and state criminal penalties for sexualizing minors
Not yet verified
Candidate has voted for state RFRA-style protections for faith-based adoption + foster agencies; opposes state-mandated SS-couple placement
FALSE (0)[10]
Candidate affirms the right to publicly profess Christ in all spheres (workplace, military, public office, schools)
Not yet verified
Candidate has voted for state conscience-exemption laws (state RFRA, medical-professional carve-outs, business-owner protections)
Candidate opposes state-level pronoun mandates + state 'hate speech' laws restricting Christian conviction
Not yet verified
Candidate supports state public-square Christian display protections + state legislative prayer + state Sunday-closure laws
Not yet verified
Candidate opposes state-funded promotion of non-Christian religious displays/curricula/holidays in state institutions
Not yet verified
Candidate has voted for state law protecting cash as legal tender, opposing state-level CBDC pilot programs, and protecting crypto-as-property status
Not yet verified
Candidate supports sound-money policies including gold/silver as constitutional money and audit/abolition of the Federal Reserve
N/A · out of tier
Candidate has voted for state balanced-budget compliance + opposed state borrowing for non-capital expenditures
Candidate has voted for state usury caps + state predatory-lending protections + state charitable-deduction parity
Not yet verified
Candidate has voted for state pension/treasury divestment from ESG-aligned funds (e.g., BlackRock) + state anti-monopoly enforcement against financial cartels
Not yet verified
Candidate (state SoS/legislature) has voted for state hand-count requirements / opposed electronic voting machines
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Candidate (state SoS/legislature) has voted for state photo voter ID + citizenship verification at registration
Candidate has voted to restrict state early-voting windows + tighten state absentee qualifications to verified medical/military
FALSE (0)[20]
Candidate has voted against state mass mail-in voting expansion, against state drop-box deployment, and against legalizing ballot harvesting
Candidate (state SoS/legislature) has voted to ban state acceptance of private election grants ('Zuckerbucks') + state penalties for foreign interference
Not yet verified
Candidate (state) has voted for state-funded border-security measures (e.g., TX Operation Lone Star analog, AZ wall expansion)
FALSE (0)[22]
Candidate (state) has voted for state laws requiring local cooperation with ICE deportation enforcement
FALSE (0)[23]
Candidate (state) has voted to preempt or punish sanctuary-city policies + ban state cities from declaring sanctuary status
Candidate (state) has voted for state E-Verify mandate (beyond federal floor) for state employers + state-benefit eligibility verification
Not yet verified
Candidate (state) has voted to restrict foreign ownership of state farmland (e.g., China-buyer prohibitions)
Not yet verified
Candidate supports constitutional carry without permit requirements
Not yet verified
Candidate (state) has voted against state red-flag laws, mag-capacity limits, AWBs, and registries (or voted to repeal where enacted)
Candidate (state) has voted for state constitutional-carry statute
Not yet verified
Candidate (state) has voted against state universal-background-check schemes
Not yet verified
Candidate (state) has voted to enact / strengthen state Castle Doctrine + stand-your-ground statute
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Candidate has publicly backed law enforcement and opposed defunding/dismantling police
Candidate opposes cashless-bail, soft-on-crime, and rogue-prosecutor (e.g. Soros-DA) policy
Not yet verified
Candidate supports victim restitution and proportional punishment of evildoers
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Candidate refuses to treat violent crime as a "public health" excuse to avoid punishment
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Candidate affirms the magistrate's God-ordained duty to bear the sword (Rom. 13:4)
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Official has voted for or sponsored 10th-Amendment nullification or anti-commandeering measures
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Official has declined unconstitutional federal mandates or federal strings on the state
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Official has resisted federal overreach on guns, life, education, or religious liberty
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Official affirms state sovereignty against unconstitutional federal action
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Official has opposed federal capture of state elections, data, or land
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reportcard.familyfoundation.org/Right Advocacy
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freedomindex.us/va/Right Advocacy
Planned Parenthood ActionLeft Advocacy
Heritage Action ScorecardRight Advocacy
Official House PageOfficial
Official House PageOfficial
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- [1]PP-Action: 'Proven Champion for Reproductive Freedom.' Spanberger quote: 'Women in Virginia deserve the freedom to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions without politicians dictating their choices.' Left Advocacy
PP-Action: 'Proven Champion for Reproductive Freedom.' Spanberger quote: 'Women in Virginia deserve the freedom to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions without politicians dictating their choices.'
- [2]PP-Action: 'Proven Champion for Reproductive Freedom.' Spanberger quote: 'Women in Virginia deserve the freedom to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions without politicians dictating their choices.' Official
PP-Action: 'Proven Champion for Reproductive Freedom.' Spanberger quote: 'Women in Virginia deserve the freedom to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions without politicians dictating their choices.'
- [3]Cosponsored + voted YES (twice) on Women's Health Protection Act (HR3755, 2021 & 2022); signed SB449 Feb 6 2026 sending VA reproductive-freedom amendment to Nov 2026 ballot. Reference
Cosponsored + voted YES (twice) on Women's Health Protection Act (HR3755, 2021 & 2022); signed SB449 Feb 6 2026 sending VA reproductive-freedom amendment to Nov 2026 ballot.
- [4]Cosponsored + voted YES (twice) on Women's Health Protection Act (HR3755, 2021 & 2022); signed SB449 Feb 6 2026 sending VA reproductive-freedom amendment to Nov 2026 ballot. Lean Left
Cosponsored + voted YES (twice) on Women's Health Protection Act (HR3755, 2021 & 2022); signed SB449 Feb 6 2026 sending VA reproductive-freedom amendment to Nov 2026 ballot.
- [5]Endorsed and funded by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and EMILYs List in 2025 governor race. Left Advocacy
Endorsed and funded by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and EMILYs List in 2025 governor race.
- [6]Endorsed and funded by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and EMILYs List in 2025 governor race. Unclassified
Endorsed and funded by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and EMILYs List in 2025 governor race.
- [7]Voted YES on Respect for Marriage Act 2022 (Roll Calls 373 + 513); as Governor signed HB612 placing marriage-equality constitutional amendment on Nov 2026 ballot. Official
Voted YES on Respect for Marriage Act 2022 (Roll Calls 373 + 513); as Governor signed HB612 placing marriage-equality constitutional amendment on Nov 2026 ballot.
- [8]Voted YES on Respect for Marriage Act 2022 (Roll Calls 373 + 513); as Governor signed HB612 placing marriage-equality constitutional amendment on Nov 2026 ballot. Official
Voted YES on Respect for Marriage Act 2022 (Roll Calls 373 + 513); as Governor signed HB612 placing marriage-equality constitutional amendment on Nov 2026 ballot.
- [9]Voted YES on Respect for Marriage Act 2022 (Roll Calls 373 + 513); as Governor signed HB612 placing marriage-equality constitutional amendment on Nov 2026 ballot. Unclassified
Voted YES on Respect for Marriage Act 2022 (Roll Calls 373 + 513); as Governor signed HB612 placing marriage-equality constitutional amendment on Nov 2026 ballot.
- [10]Original cosponsor of Equality Act (federal SOGI law); on the campaign trail defended LGBTQ youth access and criticized Youngkin trans-policy as 'outing kids.' Official
Original cosponsor of Equality Act (federal SOGI law); on the campaign trail defended LGBTQ youth access and criticized Youngkin trans-policy as 'outing kids.'
- [11]Original cosponsor of Equality Act (federal SOGI law); on the campaign trail defended LGBTQ youth access and criticized Youngkin trans-policy as 'outing kids.' Lean Left
Original cosponsor of Equality Act (federal SOGI law); on the campaign trail defended LGBTQ youth access and criticized Youngkin trans-policy as 'outing kids.'
- [12]HRC PAC endorsement 2025; Equality Act co-introducer (federalizes LGBTQ promotion in schools/employment/military/public accommodation). Unclassified
HRC PAC endorsement 2025; Equality Act co-introducer (federalizes LGBTQ promotion in schools/employment/military/public accommodation).
- [13]Campaign platform: pledged to 'oppose efforts that take public dollars out of public schools' — opposes school-choice / voucher / ESA. Unclassified
Campaign platform: pledged to 'oppose efforts that take public dollars out of public schools' — opposes school-choice / voucher / ESA.
- [14]Quote: 'time to get culture wars out of our schools and let teachers teach.' Equality Act cosponsorship federalizes SOGI curricula in K-12. Unclassified
Quote: 'time to get culture wars out of our schools and let teachers teach.' Equality Act cosponsorship federalizes SOGI curricula in K-12.
- [15]Original cosponsor + YES on Equality Act (HR5), which explicitly preempts RFRA conscience defenses for Christian medical professionals, business owners, adoption agencies, and educators. Reference
Original cosponsor + YES on Equality Act (HR5), which explicitly preempts RFRA conscience defenses for Christian medical professionals, business owners, adoption agencies, and educators.
- [16]YES on Inflation Reduction Act (HR5376) + YES on Build Back Better Act — both large deficit-spending packages. Heritage Action 5%. No record supporting a balanced-budget amendment. Reference
YES on Inflation Reduction Act (HR5376) + YES on Build Back Better Act — both large deficit-spending packages. Heritage Action 5%. No record supporting a balanced-budget amendment.
- [17]YES on Inflation Reduction Act (HR5376) + YES on Build Back Better Act — both large deficit-spending packages. Heritage Action 5%. No record supporting a balanced-budget amendment. Reference
YES on Inflation Reduction Act (HR5376) + YES on Build Back Better Act — both large deficit-spending packages. Heritage Action 5%. No record supporting a balanced-budget amendment.
- [18]YES on Inflation Reduction Act (HR5376) + YES on Build Back Better Act — both large deficit-spending packages. Heritage Action 5%. No record supporting a balanced-budget amendment. Right Advocacy
YES on Inflation Reduction Act (HR5376) + YES on Build Back Better Act — both large deficit-spending packages. Heritage Action 5%. No record supporting a balanced-budget amendment.
- [19]Cosponsored + YES on For the People Act (HR1) which preempts state photo voter-ID laws; as Governor opposes SAVE Act proof-of-citizenship requirements. Local News
Cosponsored + YES on For the People Act (HR1) which preempts state photo voter-ID laws; as Governor opposes SAVE Act proof-of-citizenship requirements.
- [20]Cosponsored + YES on For the People Act (HR1) which preempts state photo voter-ID laws; as Governor opposes SAVE Act proof-of-citizenship requirements. Official
Cosponsored + YES on For the People Act (HR1) which preempts state photo voter-ID laws; as Governor opposes SAVE Act proof-of-citizenship requirements.
- [21]HR1 + HR4 cosponsorship: protects mass mail-in voting + ballot drop boxes. Official
HR1 + HR4 cosponsorship: protects mass mail-in voting + ballot drop boxes.
- [22]Voted NO on HR2 Secure the Border Act 2023 (party-line 219-213) — opposes completed border-barrier + military border presence. Official
Voted NO on HR2 Secure the Border Act 2023 (party-line 219-213) — opposes completed border-barrier + military border presence.
- [23]House issue page commits to an 'earned pathway to legal status' — opposes mandatory deportation. Official
House issue page commits to an 'earned pathway to legal status' — opposes mandatory deportation.
- [24]Executive Directive 1 (Feb 4 2026) terminated all 287(g) agreements between ICE and VA State Police, DOC, Wildlife Resources, and Marine Resources Commission — actively obstructs federal immigration cooperation. Lean Left
Executive Directive 1 (Feb 4 2026) terminated all 287(g) agreements between ICE and VA State Police, DOC, Wildlife Resources, and Marine Resources Commission — actively obstructs federal immigration cooperation.
- [25]Executive Directive 1 (Feb 4 2026) terminated all 287(g) agreements between ICE and VA State Police, DOC, Wildlife Resources, and Marine Resources Commission — actively obstructs federal immigration cooperation. Center
Executive Directive 1 (Feb 4 2026) terminated all 287(g) agreements between ICE and VA State Police, DOC, Wildlife Resources, and Marine Resources Commission — actively obstructs federal immigration cooperation.
- [26]Cosponsored + YES on federal Assault Weapons Ban 2022 (HR1808, Roll Call 410); as Governor signed VA SB749/HB217 assault-weapons + high-capacity-mag ban May 14-15 2026 (NRA + VCDL filed suit). Official
Cosponsored + YES on federal Assault Weapons Ban 2022 (HR1808, Roll Call 410); as Governor signed VA SB749/HB217 assault-weapons + high-capacity-mag ban May 14-15 2026 (NRA + VCDL filed suit).
- [27]Cosponsored + YES on federal Assault Weapons Ban 2022 (HR1808, Roll Call 410); as Governor signed VA SB749/HB217 assault-weapons + high-capacity-mag ban May 14-15 2026 (NRA + VCDL filed suit). Lean Left
Cosponsored + YES on federal Assault Weapons Ban 2022 (HR1808, Roll Call 410); as Governor signed VA SB749/HB217 assault-weapons + high-capacity-mag ban May 14-15 2026 (NRA + VCDL filed suit).
- [28]Cosponsored + YES on federal Assault Weapons Ban 2022 (HR1808, Roll Call 410); as Governor signed VA SB749/HB217 assault-weapons + high-capacity-mag ban May 14-15 2026 (NRA + VCDL filed suit). Local News
Cosponsored + YES on federal Assault Weapons Ban 2022 (HR1808, Roll Call 410); as Governor signed VA SB749/HB217 assault-weapons + high-capacity-mag ban May 14-15 2026 (NRA + VCDL filed suit).
- [29]CROSS-PARTY POSITION: famous Nov 2020 caucus-call rebuke 'No one should say defund the police ever again'; co-led bipartisan Invest to Protect Act funding police pay/hiring; PolitiFact rated 'False' the claim she backs defunding. Lean Left
CROSS-PARTY POSITION: famous Nov 2020 caucus-call rebuke 'No one should say defund the police ever again'; co-led bipartisan Invest to Protect Act funding police pay/hiring; PolitiFact rated 'False' the claim she backs defunding.
- [30]CROSS-PARTY POSITION: famous Nov 2020 caucus-call rebuke 'No one should say defund the police ever again'; co-led bipartisan Invest to Protect Act funding police pay/hiring; PolitiFact rated 'False' the claim she backs defunding. Unclassified
CROSS-PARTY POSITION: famous Nov 2020 caucus-call rebuke 'No one should say defund the police ever again'; co-led bipartisan Invest to Protect Act funding police pay/hiring; PolitiFact rated 'False' the claim she backs defunding.
- [31]CROSS-PARTY POSITION: famous Nov 2020 caucus-call rebuke 'No one should say defund the police ever again'; co-led bipartisan Invest to Protect Act funding police pay/hiring; PolitiFact rated 'False' the claim she backs defunding. Reference
CROSS-PARTY POSITION: famous Nov 2020 caucus-call rebuke 'No one should say defund the police ever again'; co-led bipartisan Invest to Protect Act funding police pay/hiring; PolitiFact rated 'False' the claim she backs defunding.
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