Spanberger says Virginia 'chose pragmatism over partisanship' in victory speech

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Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger said her win over Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears "sent a message" across the commonwealth and the country writ-large. "Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship. We chose our commonwealth over chaos," Spanberger said. "You all chose leadership that will focus relentlessly on what matters most — lowering costs, keeping our communities safe and strengthening our economy for every Virginian," she said. Spanberger also gave a nod to her achievement of becoming the first female governor of Virginia . OBAMA INSISTED BLACK MEN VOTE FOR HARRIS BUT NOW STUMPS AGAINST VIRGINIA'S BLACK LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR She said that before her speech, first gentleman-elect Adam Spanberger told their daughters that "your mom is going to be the governor of Virginia." "Those words have never been spoken in Virginia," Spanberger said. "Tonight we turned a page … by listening, focusing on practical results, laying out a clear agenda and leading with decency and determination," she said. SPANBERGER USES SPONGEBOB TO MOCK SEARS-TRUMP RELATIONSHIP, AS PRESIDENT PRAISES GOP NOM Spanberger also gave a brief nod to Earle-Sears, thanking her for a " hard-fought race " and her military and public service in Virginia. "[That] deserve[s] our gratitude," she said. "I also know those who were supporting my opponent are disappointed today and for those Virginians who did not vote for me … my goal and intent is to serve all Virginians." SPANBERGER DEFENDS ABORTION AD CRITICIZING SEARS AFTER BERNIE WARNS AGAINST HIGHLIGHTING ISSUE Spanberger added that Virginia was — like Pennsylvania , Kentucky and Massachusetts uniquely are — named a "commonwealth" for a reason. She said Virginians have united for a "common good." "We are still a commonwealth in every sense of the word," she said. The governor-elect also paid homage to prior famous Virginians in office — including Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. "This is where American democracy wa…