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Abigail Spanberger

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Abigail Anne Spanberger is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Virginia's 7th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Spanberger has a background as a former CIA officer, which informs her approach to national security issues. She has focused on a range of policy areas, including healthcare, education, and the restoration of voting rights for individuals who have served their prison sentences.

Quotes by year · 20192026725 total · peak 2022 (160)
2019: 148 quotes2020: 74 quotes2021: 88 quotes2022: 160 quotes2023: 115 quotes2024: 9 quotes2025: 40 quotes2026: 91 quotes
Jun 12, 2026

I did have people say, why not just sign it and we’ll fix it later?

virginiamercury.com
Jun 7, 2026

It is outrageously premature of us to be talking about any sort of redistricting or map changing effort when we have to win the most consequential midterms of my lifetime this November.

vox.com
Jun 3, 2026

While it is beautiful outside today, we know that now is the time for us to begin preparing.

virginiamercury.com
Jun 3, 2026

It’s better not to wait until a storm is imminently coming our way.

virginiamercury.com
Jun 3, 2026

The first thing that we can all do to get prepared is to just make a plan.

virginiamercury.com
Jun 2, 2026

While forecasted General Fund revenues have increased, I remain concerned by rising national economic instability, the ongoing conflict in Iran, and the continued impacts of federal workforce cuts.

virginiamercury.com
Jun 2, 2026

As General Assembly leadership and budget conferees continue their important work, it is critical they have the most current and accurate information available.

virginiamercury.com
Jun 1, 2026

When making long-term budget commitments, it is important that policymakers have the most current and accurate information available.

virginiamercury.com
Jun 1, 2026

It’s absolutely unacceptable if the General Assembly would allow for the state to go past July 1.

virginiamercury.com
May 31, 2026

My office is closely monitoring this tragic incident.

cbsnews.com
May 29, 2026

While Governor Spanberger continues to allow criminals like this to be released onto Virginia streets, DHS will continue risking their lives to arrest these heinous criminals.

dailycaller.com
May 26, 2026

I will continue to look forward to a place where we'll have a bill that I'll sign into law.

reason.com
May 26, 2026

While the General Assembly chose not to adopt my amendment that specifically carves out certain firearms frequently used for hunting, I will work with the patrons to clarify this language.

reason.com
Nov 24, 2025

I will ensure all eligible Virginians who have served their prison sentences have their voting rights restored.

npr.org
Nov 9, 2025

We absolutely need everyone to vote to open the government.

cbsnews.com
Nov 9, 2025

It should shock everyone that universities, public and private, are receiving demands from the federal government.

cbsnews.com
Nov 9, 2025

The government needs to open and it needs to open immediately.

cbsnews.com
Nov 9, 2025

I'm a capitalist, I'm a Democrat, and I won by 15 points in Virginia.

cbsnews.com
Nov 9, 2025

Eight Democrats could cross the aisle.

nbcnews.com
Nov 9, 2025

The entirety of Virginia’s economy is impacted by the shutdown, just as we’ve been impacted by DOGE attacks, and the government needs to reopen quickly.

nbcnews.com
Nov 9, 2025

The chaos coming out of Washington is killing Virginia jobs.

abcnews.go.com
Nov 5, 2025

This victory is a testament to our hard work

abcnews.go.com

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