Abigail Spanberger was inaugurated as Virginia’s governor around noon Saturday, becoming the state’s first female governor after decisively defeating Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in last year’s election.The Washington Examiner carried live video coverage of the event; Spanberger posted on X, “Good morning, Virginia! Today at noon, the work begins.” Do you want this verified, rewritten as a news lede, shortened for social, or expanded into a fuller article? I can also check sources if you’d like.

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Abigail Spanberger was inaugurated as Virginia’s governor around noon Saturday,becoming the state’s first female governor after decisively defeating Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle‑Sears in last year’s election. the Washington Examiner carried live video of the ceremony; spanberger posted on X, “Good morning, virginia! Today at noon, the work begins.”

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Historic day for Virginia: Abigail spanberger was inaugurated as the state’s first female governor around noon Saturday after defeating Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle‑Sears last year. Live coverage on Washington Examiner. Spanberger on X: “Good morning, Virginia! Today at noon, the work begins.”

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