Former President Barack Obama is backing Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s upcoming gubernatorial election, aiming to send a message against President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans. Polls show Spanberger leading by double digits, with Obama describing her as a path to a brighter future for the state.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-01/obama-boosts-democrat-in-virginia-race-as-trump-keeps-distance