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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
Nov 5, 2025

I think it's absolutely an endorsement of an agenda that's putting Virginians first.

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Nov 5, 2025

The idea that there are families getting pulled over on the side of the road, and parents getting taken out of the cars, and children left is just an absolute nightmare situation and it doesn't make our communities safer.

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Nov 5, 2025

Tonight we sent a message. We sent a message to the whole world that in 2025, Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship.

cnn.com
Nov 5, 2025

We need a governor who will recognize the hardship of this moment, advocate for Virginians, and make clear that not only are we watching people be challenged in their livelihoods and in their businesses and in communities, but Virginia's…

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Nov 5, 2025

We sent a message to every corner of the commonwealth, a message to our neighbors and our fellow Americans across the country.

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Nov 5, 2025

This victory is a testament to our hard work

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Nov 5, 2025

I will look to work with a president that I may disagree with substantially.

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Nov 5, 2025

Your mom’s going to be the next governor of Virginia.

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Nov 1, 2025

You deserve a governor who will work with Democrats and Republicans to grow our economy and not stand by while Virginia’s workforce is under attack.

politico.com
Oct 4, 2025

I spoke frankly with Jay about my disgust with what he had said and texted.

cnn.com
Oct 1, 2025

Virginia families are already feeling the strain of high costs, and Virginia workers and business leaders are deeply worried about the impacts of an impending shutdown and the jobs cuts the Trump Administration is threatening.

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Aug 14, 2025

I know what it's like for families today. I got things done to lower costs. That's what I'll do as governor, too.

cbsnews.com
Aug 14, 2025

Sears backs Trump's cuts to education and health care, too.

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Jun 18, 2025

As governor, I'll work to lower costs and make sure our schools prepare all our kids for jobs of the future.

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Jun 17, 2025

We are united in our focus on the issues that matter to our fellow Virginians.

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Jun 8, 2025

Virginia is the last bastion of reproductive freedom in the South—and Virginians want it to stay that way.

thenation.com
May 28, 2025

Too many politicians talk when they should listen and divide instead of unite. Enough is enough.

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May 27, 2025

People can label me however they want as a question of policy, but I think what is the most substantial characteristic that I ascribe to myself is pragmatic.

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May 27, 2025

Back in 2017 I watched my member of Congress vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act. It was then that I knew that I needed to run against him.

cnn.com
Apr 9, 2025

All of this impacts Virginia, and the stakes of this election reflect that.

cbsnews.com
Apr 9, 2025

I think it's a ridiculous assertion given that my opponent has been eager to claim credit for some of the funding that came through some of those federal dollars to Virginia's Commonwealth.

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Feb 26, 2025

The GOP is at this moment in time failing this leadership test.

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Feb 26, 2025

It is an absolute disgrace that Youngkin has not appealed to Trump and forcefully denounced them.

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Feb 26, 2025

I’m going to continue to push lawmakers in both parties to stand up for Virginians, to stand up for Virginia jobs, to stand up for Virginia’s economy and, frankly, to be proactive in planning ahead for what’s coming down the road.

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