Who is the congressman for Spotsylvania County? Meet Abigail Spanberger

Abigail Spanberger is an American politician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 7th congressional district since January 2019.

Spanberger is a member of the Democratic Party.

Spanberger holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia, an MBA from a joint program between the GISMA Business School in Germany and Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.

Before entering politics, Spanberger worked as a federal law enforcement officer and a CIA officer, focusing on narcotics and money laundering cases.

She gained national attention during the 2018 midterm elections when she defeated Republican incumbent Dave Brat, flipping the historically Republican-leaning 7th district.

As a congresswoman, Spanberger has been involved in various legislative matters, with a focus on issues such as healthcare, national security, and veteran affairs.

Her background in national security and her centrist approach have contributed to her prominence in the Democratic caucus.

In November 2023, Spanberger announced that she would be retiring from the House, to run for the governorship of Virginia.