RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Representative-elect Eugene Vindman (VA-07) today endorsed U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger to serve as the 75th Governor of Virginia.

In November 2024, voters in Virginia’s Seventh District elected Vindman to succeed Spanberger as their voice in the U.S. House of Representatives. In his endorsement, Vindman reflected on how Spanberger’s record of results in Congress, her reputation for bringing people together, and her tested leadership skills will make her an effective Governor.

“Abigail Spanberger’s career embodies service — to our communities, our Commonwealth, and our country. Over the course of three terms, she epitomized what it means to lead with integrity and courage in the halls of Congress. She showed up everywhere; she listened to competing views to find common ground, even when it was hard; and she never forgot the people she was elected to serve: the people of Virginia,” said Vindman. “Across the Seventh District, I witnessed how she connects with everyday Virginians. Abigail’s determination and drive is what Virginia needs now more than ever. I know Abigail will be an outstanding Governor. ”

Vindman’s endorsement demonstrates growing support for Spanberger’s campaign for stronger schools, safer communities, a more affordable Virginia, and a Commonwealth where the rights of all Virginians are protected.

“As we build this campaign, I’m honored to earn the support of my friend Eugene, a devoted father and husband who cares deeply about Virginia’s future. His story — fleeing the Soviet Union as a child, serving in the U.S. Army for 25 years, and soon continuing his service to our country as a Representative in Congress — is one that reminds us of the promise of America,” said Spanberger. “The greatest honor of my life has been to serve the people of Virginia’s Seventh District, but I know that our communities will continue to benefit from Eugene’s steady and principled leadership. I’m grateful for his support to serve as the next Governor of our Commonwealth, and I’m proud to be able to refer to Eugene as ‘Congressman-elect.’”

A wide range of elected officials from all corners of the Commonwealth of Virginia have endorsed Spanberger to serve as the next Governor of Virginia. Most recently, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott endorsed her campaign.

Spanberger has also been endorsed by Teamsters Joint Council 83, Clean Virginia, Emily’s List, VoteVets, Brady PAC, End Citizens United // Let America Vote, and GIFFORDS.

ENDORSEMENT LIST: VIRGINIANS FOR SPANBERGER

Since the launch of her campaign in November 2023, the following current and former Virginia officials have endorsed Spanberger to serve as Governor: 

Gov. Ralph Northam, 73rd Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia

Speaker Don Scott, Virginia House of Delegates

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08)

U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10)

U.S. Rep. Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly (VA-11)

U.S. Representative-elect Eugene Vindman (VA-07)

Former U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria (VA-02)

Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello (VA-05)

Former U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher (VA-09)

Mary Sue Terry, Former Attorney General of Virginia

Anthony F. “Tony” Troy, Former Attorney General of Virginia

Brian Moran, former Virginia Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Security; Former Member, Virginia House of Delegates

Viola O. Baskerville, former Virginia Secretary of Administration; Former Member, Virginia House of Delegates

Sen. Scott Surovell, Senate Majority Leader, Virginia Senate

Dick Saslaw, Former Senate Majority Leader, Virginia Senate

Sen. Lashrecse Aird, Virginia Senate, District 13

Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, Virginia Senate, District 16

Sen. Jeremy McPike, Virginia Senate, District 29

Sen. Russet Perry, Virginia Senate, District 31

Sen. Stella Pekarsky, Virginia Senate, District 36

Sen. Adam Ebbin, Virginia Senate, District 39

Sen. Barbara Favola, Virginia Senate, District 40

Former Sen. Monty Mason, Virginia Senate, District 1

Former Sen. George L. Barker, Virginia Senate, District 39

Del. Patrick Hope, Virginia House of Delegates, District 1

Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Virginia House of Delegates, District 5

Del. Richard C. “Rip” Sullivan Jr., Virginia House of Delegates, District 6

Del. Irene Shin, Virginia House of Delegates, District 8

Del. Karrie Delaney, Virginia House of Delegates, District 9

Del. David Bulova, Virginia House of Delegates, District 11

Del. Holly Seibold, Virginia House of Delegates, District 12

Del. Marcus Simon, Virginia House of Delegates, District 13

Del. Vivian Watts, Virginia House of Delegates, District 14

Del. Laura Jane Cohen, Virginia House of Delegates, District 15

Del. Paul Krizek, Virginia House of Delegates, District 16

Del. Mark D. Sickles, Virginia House of Delegates, District 17

Del. Josh Thomas, Virginia House of Delegates, District 21

Del. Kannan Srinivasan, Virginia Senate, District 26

Del. Atoosa Reaser, Virginia House of Delegates, District 27

Del. Fernando “Marty” Martinez, Virginia House of Delegates, District 29

Del. Rodney Willett, Virginia House of Delegates, District 58

Del. Joshua Cole, Virginia House of Delegates, District 65

Del. Debra Gardner, Virginia House of Delegates, District 76

Del. Betsy B. Carr, Virginia House of Delegates, District 78

Del. Nadarius Clark, Virginia House of Delegates, District 84

Del. Phil Hernandez, Virginia House of Delegates, District 94

Del. Alex Askew, Virginia House of Delegates, District 95

Del. Michael Feggans, Virginia House of Delegates, District 97

Ward Armstrong, former Minority Leader, Virginia House of Delegates

Former Del. Kathleen Murphy, Virginia House of Delegates, District 34

Former Del. Mark Keam, Virginia House of Delegates, District 35

Former Del. Sally Hudson, Virginia House of Delegates, District 57

Former Del. Mike Mullin, Virginia House of Delegates, District 93

Daun Hester, Treasurer, City of Norfolk; former Member, Virginia House of Delegates

Colette Wallace McEachin, Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Richmond

Joseph D. Platania, Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Charlottesville

Leslie Hager-Smith, Mayor, Blacksburg

Frank Reaves, Jr., Mayor, Culpeper

Alonzo Jones, Mayor, Danville

Michelle Davis-Younger, Mayor, Manassas City

Earnie Porta, Mayor, Occoquan

John David Smith, Jr., Mayor, Winchester

Mary Katherine Greenlaw, former Mayor, Fredericksburg

Treney Tweedy, former Mayor, Lynchburg

Chuck Frye Jr., Vice Mayor, Fredericksburg

Martin A. Thomas, Jr., Vice Mayor, Norfolk

Joe Cobb, Vice Mayor, Roanoke

Michael Sutphin, Vice Mayor, Blacksburg

Monaé Nickerson, Vice Mayor, Dumfries

Takis Karantonis, Vice Chair, Arlington County Board

Matt de Ferranti, Arlington County Board

Jay Fisette, former Chair, Arlington County Board

Jeff McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Walter Alcorn, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Jimmy Bierman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Andres Jimenez, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Rodney L. Lusk, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Dalia Palchik, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors 

James Walkinshaw, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Tyrone E. Nelson, Chair, Henrico County Board of Supervisors

Juli E. Briskman, Vice Chair, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors

Mary W. Biggs, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors

Sara Bohn, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors

April N. DeMotts, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors

Derek Kitts, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors

Dr. Pamela Yeung, Stafford County Board of Supervisors

Dr. Deborah Frazier, Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors

Victor Angry, Prince William County Board of Supervisors

R. Kirk McPike, Alexandria City Council

Neal Osborne, Bristol City Council

Billy M. Bates, Fairfax City Council

Jannan Holmes, Fredericksburg City Council

Sonia Vasquez Luna, Manassas City Council

Courtney R. Doyle, Norfolk City Council

Danica J. Royster, Norfolk City Council

Thomas R. Smigiel Jr., Norfolk City Council

Luke Priddy, former Roanoke City Council

Susan Anderson, Blacksburg Town Council

Jerry R. Ford, Jr., Blacksburg Town Council

Susan Mattingly, Blacksburg Town Council

Liam Watson, Blacksburg Town Council

Jamie Clancey, LCSW, Culpeper Town Council

Selonia Miles, Chair Pro Tem, Dumfries Town Council

Brian K. Fields, Dumfries Town Council

Shaun Peet, Dumfries Town Council

Sammoto Dabney, Quantico Town Council

Todd D. Divers, Commissioner of the Revenue, Charlottesville

Jenefer Hughes, Commissioner of the Revenue, Chesterfield County

Tom Clinton, Commissioner of the Revenue, Falls Church

Tiffany Boyle, Commissioner of the Revenue, Newport News

Frankie Edmondson, MCR, Commissioner of the Revenue, Portsmouth

Maggie Ragon, Commissioner of the Revenue, Staunton

Phil Kellam, Commissioner of the Revenue, Virginia Beach

Doug Mullins, Jr., Commissioner of the Revenue, Wise County

Stacey Kincaid, Sheriff, Fairfax County

Joseph “Joe” Baron, Sheriff, City of Norfolk

Karl Frisch, Chair, Fairfax County School Board

Melanie Meren, Fairfax County School Board

Robyn Lady, Fairfax County School Board

Mateo Dunne, Fairfax County School Board

Kyle McDaniel, Fairfax County School Board

Ilryong Moon, Fairfax County School Board

Rachna Sizemore Heizer, Fairfax County School Board

Elaine Tholen, former Chair, Fairfax County School Board

Dot Heffron, Chair, Chesterfield County School Board

Madison Irving, Henrico County School Board

Justin Wilk, Prince William County School Board

Nicole T. Cole, Spotsylvania County School Board

Maya Guy, Vice Chair, Stafford County School Board

Baron Braswell, Former Member, Spotsylvania County School Board

Amanda Pohl, Clerk of Court, Chesterfield County

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BACKGROUND

Spanberger is serving her third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. In Congress, she serves on the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. Before Congress, Spanberger served as a federal law enforcement officer — working narcotics and money laundering cases — and as a CIA case officer — working undercover on counterterrorism and nuclear counterproliferation cases.

She and her husband Adam are the proud parents of three school-aged daughters.

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