RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia League of Conservation Voters (LCV) today announced their earliest gubernatorial general election endorsement in the organization’s 26-year history, backing Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger to serve as the next Governor of Virginia.

“I am grateful for the work of the Virginia League of Conservation Voters to protect our children’s future and Virginia’s natural resources, and I’m honored to earn their endorsement to serve as the next Governor of Virginia. Every Virginian deserves access to clean air and water — no matter their zip code,” said Spanberger. “As Governor, I look forward to working with all Virginians to preserve our beautiful Commonwealth and make sure Virginia’s economy continues to lead the way in creating clean, affordable energy.”

In endorsing Spanberger, Virginia LCV’s Board of Directors pointed to her environmental vision for the Commonwealth and her strong record in Congress. During her three terms representing Virginia’s Seventh District in the U.S. House of Representatives, Spanberger voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act — the largest investment in climate and clean energy in U.S. history. As Chair of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee, Spanberger worked to bring local farmers and producers to the table to protect the Commonwealth’s natural resources, combat climate change, and grow Virginia’s economy.

In addition to electing pro-environmental candidates to statewide office, a core component of Virginia LCV’s 2025 electoral work will be growing majorities in the House of Delegates to safeguard Virginia’s environment.

“Progress has been elusive the past four years with a governor hell-bent on pleasing a radical base and his corporate polluter friends. Under a new ‘Conservation Majority’ we get to go back to work pushing forward popular policies that protect our environment and secure a clean and affordable energy future for all Virginians,” said Michael Town, Executive Director, Virginia League of Conservation Voters. “We are all-in to elect Spanberger and return environmental champions to the House of Delegates – our future is on the ballot.”

“Abigail Spanberger is the leader Virginians need — someone who will work with the House to secure a clean, healthy environment, protect our children’s future, and safeguard Virginians and their livelihoods. My caucus and I are ready to partner with her to deliver real results for our Commonwealth,” said House Speaker Don Scott. “Her opponent would take us backward — weakening environmental protections, making disaster recovery more difficult, driving up everyday costs. With Abigail Spanberger as governor, we will advance real solutions that make life better, safer, and more affordable for all Virginians and generations to come.”

BACKGROUND

The Virginia League of Conservation Voters serves as the political voice of the Commonwealth’s conservation community, working to make sure Virginia’s elected officials recognize that the Commonwealth’s natural heritage is an environmental and economic treasure for all. Virginia LCV works with conservation leaders across Virginia and strives for a conservation majority in state government. The organization aims to secure good public policies on the state level and hold public officials accountable for their positions on environmental issues.