Spanberger makes stop in Floyd
Spanberger spoke about some of the issues she would address as governor, including strengthening health care, supporting stronger schools, lowering costs, standing up for Virginia's federal workers and improving infrastructure — all while refusing the politics of division and anger.
Gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger took the Event Center stage at Floyd EcoVillage this week to be greeted by a crowd of nearly 200 citizens, who rose from their seats, cheered, and waved flags of support.
Spanberger thanked everyone for coming. She had just come from Lee County and Bristol, and was planning to head to Blacksburg after her visit to Floyd.
"We are out on our Virginia Votes Bus Tour. The weather is a little bit chilly but the people are warm," she said.
"The focus we have right now," she continued, "is making sure every person across the Commonwealth knows the stakes of this election, knows what is possible, knows who I am as a candidate and why I'm asking for your vote. I'm running for governor because I believe in Virginia, and I want to serve."
Spangberger, who grew up in Henrico County, comes from a family where service to community and country was a focus. She has worked as a federal agent involved in narcotics and money laundering cases, and as a CIA officer, working on counter terrorism and nuclear proliferation cases.
Craig Chancellor
126 North Locust St.
Floyd, VA, 24091
(540) 698-5588
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In 2014, after spending time overseas and then living on the West Coast, her family — which included her five-year-old daughter at the time — made the decision to return to Virginia. She left her job with the CIA, got a private sector job, started a Girl Scout Troop and volunteered.
"I thought that's how things would continue until the lead up to and the aftermath of the 2016 election, when I decided that the political landscape was something I didn't find acceptable. I wanted to change it for my kids and for all our kids," she said.
In 2019, she won a seat in the U.S. Congress.
"I got to work serving the people of Virginia's 7th District. I was rated the most bipartisan member of Congress … because I built coalitions to get things done. I was rated the most effective legislator in the House and Senate on agriculture issues because I worked to bring coalitions together and get things done for the farmers and producers I represented," Spanberger said.
Since Spanberger made the decision to run for Virginia’s governor in 2023 and finished up her term in Congress, she's been putting her whole heart into her campaign.
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210 N Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091-2105
(540) 745-2777
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She spoke on Oct. 27 about some of the issues she will stand up for if elected governor, including strengthening health care, supporting stronger schools, lowering costs of necessities, standing up for Virginia's federal workers, and improving infrastructure — bridges, broadband, road congestion — all while refusing the politics of division and anger.
Following her address, Spanberger spent time connecting with attendees, mostly Floyd Countians. There was excitement, lots of smiles, and sometimes hugs, like the one with Janet Keith, after Keith told her, "I'm a retired teacher and an active farmer. You have my vote, and you have my prayers."