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Governor Abigail Spanberger Approval Ratings

April 7 – April 7, 2026

Where Things Stand

Governor Abigail Spanberger has a 47 percent approval rating and a 46 percent disapproval rating early in her term. This disapproval is the highest for a Virginia governor since 1994 and falls 13 points below the historical average. The low numbers follow public backlash over redistricting and a loss of support from independent voters.

Key Statements

FFox News

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's disapproval rating reached 46% three months into her term, the highest for a state governor since 1994, following gerrymandering backlash.

This provides the historical context for her high disapproval ratings compared to past governors.

TThe Hill

A Washington Post-Schar School poll shows Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's approval rating at 47%, which is 13 percentage points below the historical average for the state's governors.

This highlights how far her current support falls below the typical performance of Virginia leaders.

News

Spanberger May Have Won In A Landslide, But She Just Got Hit With A Reality Check

dailywire.com logoThe Daily WireRight

Spanberger drop in approval rating 'stunning': Sabato

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Approval rating for Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger craters, poll shows

washingtontimes.com logoWashington TimesCenter Right

New poll reveals Spanberger's popularity is plummeting amid backlash over gerrymandering

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