Abigail Spanberger is set to be inaugurated as Virginia’s next governor around noon Saturday. She decisively defeated lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in last year’s election, delivering a major Democratic victory and becoming the state’s first female governor.A livestream of the inauguration was available,and Spanberger wrote on X,”good morning,Virginia! Today at noon,the work begins.” Do you want me to summarize,write a news lead,draft a social post or press release,give background on Abigail Spanberger,or something else? I can also suggest things to watch for during the inauguration.

Swift options – pick one or tell me what you want:

1) Short news lead:

“Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia’s governor around noon Saturday after decisively defeating Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in last year’s election. Spanberger – the state’s first female governor – called the start of her term on X, ‘Good morning, Virginia! Today at noon, the work begins.’ A livestream of the inauguration was available.”

2) Sample social post (for a news org):

“Abigail Spanberger took the oath of office as Virginia’s governor around noon today after last year’s decisive victory over Lt. gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. ‘Good morning, Virginia! today at noon, the work begins,’ she wrote on X. Watch the inauguration livestream now.”

3) Brief background paragraph (if you want more context):

“I can provide a short background on Spanberger’s political career, her major campaign priorities, and what her victory means for Virginia policy and politics.”

Which would you like me to produce or expand?

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