By — Steff Staples Steff Staples Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-virginia-gov-abigail-spanbergers-address-to-states-general-assembly Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's address to state's General Assembly Politics Jan 18, 2026 4:00 AM EST In her first major speech since her inauguration, Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger will address both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond on Monday. VPM will be streaming the address, with coverage starting Monday at 3:47 p.m. EST. Watch it live in our video player above. Spanberger made history Saturday when she was sworn in as the state's first woman governor. Spanberger, a former CIA officer who served three terms in the U.S. House, defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears by 15 points in November. Her victory was a boost for Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Steff Staples Steff Staples
In her first major speech since her inauguration, Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger will address both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond on Monday. VPM will be streaming the address, with coverage starting Monday at 3:47 p.m. EST. Watch it live in our video player above. Spanberger made history Saturday when she was sworn in as the state's first woman governor. Spanberger, a former CIA officer who served three terms in the U.S. House, defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears by 15 points in November. Her victory was a boost for Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now