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  Spanberger for Governor HQ · [email protected]
May 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM

You deserve to know

John, we recently told you about Donald Trump's attack on ActBlue, but you deserve to know exactly how we got here and how we move forward.   John, we recently told you about Donald Trump's attack on ActBlue, but you deserve to know exactly how we got here and how we move forwar…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
May 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM

An example for my daughters

Raising three strong, smart, and spirited girls is the greatest joy — and the greatest responsibility — of my life.   Happy Mother's Day, John! Today, I’m celebrating with the three people who shape everything I do: my daughters. Raising three strong, smart, and spirited…
  The Spanberger Girls · [email protected]
May 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Shh! Don't tell Mom

Don't tell Mom, but we're taking over her email list for a few hours to ask for a small favor…   Hi, it’s Claire, Charlotte, and Catherine Spanberger — Abigail's three daughters. Don't tell Mom, but we're taking over her email list for a few hours to ask for a small favor… Would you sign …
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
May 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM

TOSS-UP

With months still to go, the race is already tightening—Abigail and her Republican opponent are in a virtual dead heat.   John, In case you missed it, the November 2025 Governor’s race in Virginia is being called a true TOSS-UP. SUPPORT ABIGAIL With months stil…
  Merch Alert (via ASFG) · [email protected]
May 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM

Last Chance: Claim your Spanberger for Governor sticker!

Our limited batch of Spanberger for Governor bumper stickers is almost gone!   Quick update, John: our limited batch of Spanberger for Governor bumper stickers is almost gone! Don't miss your chance to grab some of our gear! Make a contribution to support Abigail's histor…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
May 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM

John, there’s a big development in the Virginia Governor’s race:

That's right, our pro-Trump opponent is on TV with ads trying to paper over her extreme record.   John, there’s a big development in the Virginia Governor’s race: 🚨 Winsome Earle-Sears drops over $1 million on first ads against Abigail Spanberger 🚨 That's…
  Spanberger for Governor HQ · [email protected]
May 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM

We know we send you a lot of emails, but today's is especially important to read from top to bottom.

We'll cut right to the chase: our strategy to flip Virginia blue depends on the small donations of people like you.   ☀️ To each of Abigail's dear supporters, 🇺🇲 We know we send you a lot of emails, but today's is especially important to read from top to bottom. …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
May 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Quick request: Will you sign our card to thank Virginia's teachers?

As the next Governor of Virginia, I’m going to make sure our teachers have the support they deserve — because every dollar we invest in them is an investment in generations to come.   John, as the mom of three girls in Virginia's public schools, a graduate of them myself, and th…
  Yazan (via ASFG) · [email protected]
May 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM

(Limited time only) Claim your free Spanberger for Governor sticker:

For a limited time, when you contribute $7 (or more!) to Abigail’s campaign, you will receive a free Spanberger for Governor bumper sticker as a special gift!   John, it’s Yazan, Abigail Spanberger’s Digital Director! I spend a lot of time on the road as part of my job, and one…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
May 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM

Our election this November in Virginia will set the tone for 2026 and beyond

Here’s the truth: Our election this November in Virginia will set the tone for 2026 and beyond.   John, a new Cook Political Report analysis confirms what we've been saying all along: Abigail is running in the MOST competitive Governor's race of 2025. We’ll say more in a moment,…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
May 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM

What does Han tell C3PO when they're flying the Millennium Falcon through an asteroid field?

Today, I'm drawing strength from my family’s favorite film series and focusing on how to build a Virginia that's strong, free, and fair for everyone.   John, what does Han tell C3PO when they're flying the Millennium Falcon through an asteroid field? Never tell me the odds! Th…
  Spanberger for Governor HQ · [email protected]
May 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM

Breaking: Youngkin just vetoed the Right to Contraception Act

Virginians deserve the right to decide if and when to start a family — without interference from politicians.   BREAKING: Glenn Youngkin just vetoed the Right to Contraception Act. This is shameful, John. Virginians deserve the right to decide if and when to start a family — wi…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
May 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM

President Trump has ordered the investigation of ActBlue

We’ve seen this playbook before. He tried to subvert our elections before. We can't let him do it again.   John, President Trump has ordered the investigation of ActBlue – the fundraising platform used by my campaign and nearly every Democratic candidate across the country. Le…
  James Carville · [email protected]
May 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM

This is as important as it gets

I’ve seen a lot of tough races in my time, but let me tell you: this one is as important as it gets.   John, I’ve seen a lot of tough races in my time, but let me tell you: this one is as important as it gets. The Virginia Governor’s race isn’t just about the future of Virginia – it's…
  Abigail · [email protected]
May 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM

We did it—thank you 💙

Every single contribution—whether it is $5, $50, or more—helps build the kind of campaign we need to win.   John, thanks to you, we hit our April fundraising goal. It’s humbling to know how many folks are stepping up to help us meet this moment. I don’t take any of it for grant…
  Abigail · [email protected]
May 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM

what this campaign is all about

As we approach tonight’s deadline, I’ve been reflecting on why I decided to run for Governor—and I wanted to share a bit of that with you.   John, As we approach tonight’s deadline, I’ve been reflecting on why I decided to run for Governor—and I wanted to share a bit of that wi…
  Whitney · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM

We can’t afford to fall short tonight

Our April fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight.   John, It’s Whitney, Abigail’s Finance Director. Our April fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight. This is our first deadline since this race was set, and Winsome Earle-Sears became the Republican nominee and Abigail…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM

a critical test

The chaos, dysfunction, and damage of his Administration has made these 100 days feel like years. That’s their goal — to exhaust and distract us.   John, Donald Trump is 100 days into his second presidential term. The chaos, dysfunction, and damage of his Administration has m…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM

Virginians deserve leaders who value service, not loyalty tests

Did you hear? Donald Trump is moving to revamp “Schedule F,” making it easier to fire Virginia’s nonpartisan federal workers in order to replace them with political loyalists.   Did you hear? Donald Trump is moving to revamp “Schedule F,” making it easier to fire Virginia’s nonp…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM

Your survey responses

I recently sent you a Spring 2025 Priorities Survey to learn what issues are most important to you as we head toward November.   John, I recently sent you a Spring 2025 Priorities Survey to learn what issues are most important to you as we head toward November. I've had a chanc…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
April 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM

we need to stay on track

National Republican groups are already gearing up to pour millions into Abigail’s opponent’s campaign, and the polls show the race is neck-and-neck.   APRIL FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: 2 DAYS AWAY Will you make a contribution before Abigail’s April fundraising deadline in 2 d…
  Sam · [email protected]
April 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM

three things you should know

This race is more than just Virginia's future – It's going to be a bellwether for the entire nation and the first major election after Trump’s inauguration   John, We’re just three days away from our April fundraising deadline, and I wanted to share three important things you s…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM

we have YOU

Behind every dollar and every donation has been someone like you who read one of our emails, felt inspired, and donated because you believe in our vision for Virginia.   John, I spend a lot of time feeling thankful for every single person who has donated to our campaign. We rai…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
April 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM

re: Glenn Youngkin 2.0

Their theory is simple: it worked in 2021, so it can work again now. And, frankly, they may be right. But it doesn’t have to be.   John, Do you remember the 2021 election? Do you remember when Republican Glenn Youngkin won and how you felt at that moment? For months leading up…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM

re: Trump’s reckless tariffs

Virginians are facing rising prices. Virginia businesses are struggling. Virginians are losing their jobs.   John, When President Trump announced massive, global tariffs earlier this month, the stock market took a nose dive, retirement savings cratered, the bond market began t…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Trump’s attack on our fundraising platform

President Trump just ordered the investigation of ActBlue – the fundraising platform used by my campaign and nearly every Democratic candidate across the country.   John, President Trump just ordered the investigation of ActBlue – the fundraising platform used by my campaign an…
  Spanberger for Governor HQ · [email protected]
April 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM

Virginia’s future isn’t for sale

Last week, the Republican Party of Virginia Chair made something crystal clear: they’re hoping Donald Trump and Elon Musk will pour their money into Virginia to influence the 2025 election.   John, Last week, the Republican Party of Virginia Chair made something crystal clear:…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
April 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM

We know what it takes to win in Virginia

National Republicans and their megadonors are targeting Virginia because they know it’s a bellwether—and what happens here will send shockwaves across the country.   John, Did you see this? BREAKING NEWS: Billionaire donor dumps $1 million into Youngkin’s PAC and says he’ll b…
  Spanberger for Governor HQ · [email protected]
April 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM

Republicans are trying to change the narrative

The polls are showing what we know here on the ground — Abigail Spanberger is ahead in Virginia’s Governor race! However, this is how conservative media is positioning our race:   The polls are showing what we know here on the ground — Abigail Spanberger is ahead in Virginia’s …
  Yazan · [email protected]
April 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Republican groups are launching attack after attack

Once again, Republicans are pulling out all the stops to keep the Governor’s office red. Now that Abigail is officially the Democratic nominee, Republican groups are launching attack after attack against her. They know Abigail’s a strong, effective leader, and the latest polls show she’s ahead – t…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM

There’s no doubt about it

With our November election quickly approaching, there are two things I know for certain:   John, With our November election quickly approaching, there are two things I know for certain: Our race to flip Virginia’s governorship is going to be a tough one! We will win this race…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
April 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Introducing Abigail’s opponent

John, In case you missed it, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is the Republican nominee for Governor of Virginia and Abigail’s official opponent in the race for Governor of Virginia.   John, In case you missed it, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is the Republican nominee for Governor …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM

we can’t slow down now

Thanks to you, we had one of our strongest fundraising quarters yet, and we couldn’t have done it without you! And that’s why I wanted to reach out today and share some exciting numbers from our first-quarter fundraising:   John, Thanks to you, we had one of our strongest fund…
  Spanberger for Governor HQ · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM

knocking on doors

Right now, across Virginia, our team is out knocking on doors, having real conversations, and bringing new supporters into this grassroots campaign.   John, Right now, across Virginia, our team is out knocking on doors, having real conversations, and bringing new supporters int…
  James Carville · [email protected]
April 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM

A bellwether for the entire country

I’ve seen a lot of tough races in my time, but let me tell you: this one is as important as it gets.   John, I’ve seen a lot of tough races in my time, but let me tell you: this one is as important as it gets. The Virginia Governor’s race isn’t just about the future of Virginia – it's…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM

a beacon of hope

On Election Day this November 2025, I don’t just want to win — I want to win big.   John, On Election Day this November 2025, I don’t just want to win — I want to win big. Because, as Democrats, the bigger we win in Virginia in 2025, the louder a message we’ll send about the …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM

Sorry to email on a Sunday

National experts like Cook Political Report have named our race a total toss-up, and we can expect Republican PACS to pour millions into Virginia to try to sway the outcome.   John, I know it’s a Sunday, so I’ll try to keep this quick. Already, thousands of Virginians have ra…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
April 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM

re: federal job cuts

Since the start of Trump’s second term, layoff announcements of federal workers have been at their highest since the pandemic.     Since the start of Trump’s second term, layoff announcements of federal workers have been at their highest since the pandemic. According to CNBC, more tha…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 11, 2025 at 9:17 PM

I won’t walk away

Did you see this? When a reporter asked my opponent why she cast the tie-breaking vote against the Right to Contraception Act, she literally walked away.   John, Did you see this? When a reporter asked my opponent why she cast the tie-breaking vote against the Right to Contrac…
  Spanberger for Governor HQ · [email protected]
April 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Musk and dark money groups aren’t backing down

Our campaign is preparing for a tough battle against the flood of money and outside influence that will come from Musk and his allies.   In the wake of a major defeat in Wisconsin, it's clear that Elon Musk and dark money groups aren’t backing down from their political ambitions, and the n…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Will you complete our survey?

As we head into the second quarter of 2025, it’s crucial for me to understand what issues are most important to you. With everything happening in Virginia and Washington the last couple of months, I want to make sure my campaign reflects your concerns, hopes, and priorities as we move towards Nove…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
April 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Musk and DOGE will be on the ballot this November

Elon Musk may have faced a recent defeat, but don’t be fooled — he’s not backing down.   Elon Musk may have faced a recent defeat, but don’t be fooled — he’s not backing down. He spent over $21 million to boost a Trump-backed conservative in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, and…
  Sam · [email protected]
April 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM

building on this momentum right here in Virginia

We just witnessed a historic win in Wisconsin, where voters elected Judge Susan Crawford and defeated Elon Musk-backed Brad Schimel. Voters delivered a powerful message on Tuesday in favor of fairness and democracy and a clear rebuke of Elon Musk and Donald Trump.   John, We j…
  Chris Pappas · [email protected]
April 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM

I’m running for Senate

I’ll always put New Hampshire first.   John, I’m Congressman Chris Pappas, and Abigail Spanberger said I could reach out with some big news: I’m officially running to be New Hampshire’s next U.S. Senator. I’m going to share more about why I’m in this race, but if you’re already on board, …
  Spanberger for Governor HQ · [email protected]
April 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM

re: our official opponent

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is the Republican nominee for Governor of Virginia and Abigail’s official opponent in the November 2025 race.   John, It’s official: Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is the Republican nominee for Governor of Virginia and Abigail’s official opponent in …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Virginians deserve better than chaos and instability

All across the board, Virginians are already feeling the sting of Trump’s misguided policy and leadership.   My opponent and Virginia’s Republican leadership are doubling down on their support for Donald Trump — and his attacks on Virginians and our economy. I want to make one thing cl…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
April 5, 2025 at 12:51 AM

I’m tired and a little hoarse, but I cannot stay silent.

This is a moment where we must all speak up.   John, it’s Cory. This week, I stepped off the Senate floor after speaking for over 25 hours straight — because I cannot stand idly by while Donald Trump and Elon Musk completely disregard the rule of law, the Constitution, and the needs of…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM

“Trump in heels”

Did you see this? Amanda Chase, a former Virginia State Senator, MAGA darling, and self-proclaimed “Trump in heels,” officially submitted her paperwork to get on the Republican ballot for Governor.   John, did you see this? Amanda Chase, a former Virginia State Senator, MAGA dar…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM

I'm officially the Democratic nominee!

I’m honored to share that I’m officially the Democratic nominee in the November 2025 election for the Governor’s office in Virginia!   John, it’s Abigail Spanberger. I’m honored to share that I’m officially the Democratic nominee in the November 2025 election for the Governor’s…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
April 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM

attacks on choice

My Republican opponent has made her stance clear: she has stated she would support a near-total abortion ban.   John, Today, my opponent spoke at the Virginia March for Life rally in Richmond. She stands with the current Governor of Virginia, who has said that he would “happily…