The General Assembly has now twice approved a Constitutional amendment to allow voters to decide if there should be a one-time redraw of the maps by the legislature
A Constitutional Amendment to allow for such a redistricting passed on first reference in the fall of 2025 and a bill for a second reading is pending
The legislature goes into session on January 14, 2026
The new governor will be sworn in on January 17, 2026
One is for House District 77 and the other is for Senate District 15
The former Representative enters a race that includes Albemarle County Supervisor Michael Pruitt
The State Board of Elections took action on December 1
Both races were uncontested in 2025
The balance of the Senate is 20 Democrats and 19 Republicans with a special election necessary to fill the seat vacated by Lt. Governor elect Ghazala Hashmi
Spanberger formerly served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives