Democrats turn on Spanberger over plummeting popularity amid redistricting battle

Published April 16, 2026 8:05pm ET | Updated April 16, 2026 11:15pm ET



Virginia Democrats are turning on Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) as another poll shows her plummeting popularity is here to stay.

Democratic representatives and political action committees are now beginning to distance themselves from the newly elected governor during a redistricting battle that could swing the purple state’s House delegation from a 6-5 Democratic majority to a 10-1 blue stronghold.

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