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Spanberger to Address Democrats on Affordability at Retreat

2/25/2026

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Abigail Spanberger, Virginia Democratic Governor, will address House Democrats at their annual retreat in Leesburg on Wednesday.
The event runs Wednesday through Friday and aims to discuss affordability ahead of the midterms.
Sessions will cover lowering costs across sectors, with speakers from the Biden administration, unions, and nonprofits.
Spanberger is the only prominent speaker scheduled, reflecting the Democratic Party's minority status in the House.

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Abigail Spanberger, Virginia Democratic Governor, will address House Democrats at their annual retreat in Leesburg on Wednesday.
The event runs Wednesday through Friday and aims to discuss affordability ahead of the midterms.
Sessions will cover lowering costs across sectors, with speakers from the Biden administration, unions, and nonprofits.
Spanberger is the only prominent speaker scheduled, reflecting the Democratic Party's minority status in the House.