Candidates compete on money, election experience and contrasting political philosophies in a race for the nomination to seek an open congressional seat in Northern Virginia.
"Our country and our Commonwealth are facing fundamental threats to our rights, our freedoms, and to our democracy," she said in announcing she will forgo a bid for a fourth congressional term next year in order to run for governor in 2025.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger announced Monday morning that she will run for governor in 2025 and will not seek reelection to her 7th District congressional seat.
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