Spanberger says Virginia ‘chose pragmatism over partisanship’ in victory speech
Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger celebrates her win over Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, promising to focus on lowering costs and strengthening the economy.
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Aftab Pureval wins second term as Cincinnati mayor, extending Democrats’ hold on city hall
Democratic incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval won re-election Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Cory Bowman.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor’s race, CBS News projects
Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger will defeat Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia gubernatorial race, CBS News projected Tuesday, marking one of Democrats’ first major victories since President Trump’s win last year. Spanberger will be Virginia’s first female governor. Virginia’s off-year gubernatorial race tends to serve as a referendum on the president who was
Democrat Pureval Defeats Vance’s Half-Brother, Retains Cincinnati Mayoral Seat
Incumbent Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval participates in a candidate forum with Brian Frank hosted by the Cincinnati NAACP, on April 15, 2025. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo CINCINNATI, Ohio—Aftab Pureval, Cincinnati’s incumbent Democratic mayor who has faced criticism as violent crime has mounted in the city, was elected to a second term on Nov. 4. We had
Virginia’s Ghazala Hashmi becomes first Muslim elected statewide in the Old Dominion
Ghazala Hashmi captured Virginia's lieutenant governor seat, bringing doctorate credentials and focus on public education to statewide office.
Social media erupts with laughter, mockery over Kentucky official’s obvious election reminder to residents
Secretary of State Michael Adams reminds Kentucky voters that 2025 is an off-year with no state elections, even though some states are holding races.
Abigail Spanberger Wins Virginia Governor’s Race
Former U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (L) raise their arms together during a campaign rally in the Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Va., on Nov. 1, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) was elected the 75th Governor of Virginia on Nov. 4,