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Spanberger Raises $10.7M, Dominates Virginia Governor Race

7/17/2025

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Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic contender for Virginia governor, shattered fundraising records by amassing an impressive $10.7 million in the second quarter of 2025, with a remarkable 92% of contributions coming from small donors. With over $27 million raised since November 2023, she’s positioned strongly in a race leaning Democratic, while GOP nominee Winsome Earle-Sears remains silent on her Q2 numbers.

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Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic contender for Virginia governor, shattered fundraising records by amassing an impressive $10.7 million in the second quarter of 2025, with a remarkable 92% of contributions coming from small donors. With over $27 million raised since November 2023, she’s positioned strongly in a race leaning Democratic, while GOP nominee Winsome Earle-Sears remains silent on her Q2 numbers.