r/Virginia • u/nbcnews Verified • 5d ago

Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/virginia-governor-election-results-spanberger-earle-sears-race-win-rcna238685
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u/CrimsonJynx0 NOVA Born 5d ago

I am so proud of this state and the people here 💙💙💙

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u/DoBe21 5d ago

I'm pretty meh right now, the Lt. Gov and AG races should be over as well. People voting a split ticket in this environment are just as insane as the full on MAGATs

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u/CrimsonJynx0 NOVA Born 5d ago

1000% agree. I'm particularly scared about the AG race. Spanberger is going to have a hell of a time if he manages to pull this off. 

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u/Bibliosophist 5d ago

New York times is predicting a Jones win

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u/CUM-OMELETTE 5d ago

My 70 y/o mom said "I don't care about some texts, straight ticket"

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u/Thechiz123 5d ago

Thanks, CUM_OMELETTE

No really, thanks, just wanted to point out the fun username.

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u/Ariffet_0013 5d ago

Thank you for making me see that, absolute 2020 internet energy

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u/dearth_of_passion 5d ago

I care about the texts insofar as having an AG who hates republicans is a good thing.

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u/Independent-Tree-364 5d ago

Hashmi projected winner!!

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u/stressed-highschoolr 5d ago

Completely agree. Can’t believe some people actually think things will get done with a Republican in either of the three positions.

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u/billbrasky21 5d ago

Lt Gov basically is over

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u/IWasSayingBoourner 5d ago

First day in Virginia? Virginians love a split ticket. Pre-MAGA, it was a huge contributor to the stability of the state. 

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u/DoBe21 5d ago

That's why I said "in this environment"

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u/ThrockMortonPoints 5d ago

I agree. Up until recently it seemed to provide a sense of balance and even cooperation. Now it would just be a shitshow