“What responsible gun owner thinks everyone and anyone should have access to a firearm without a little bit of precaution taken to make sure that those who have a history of violent harm can't buy a firearm?”

American politician and former intelligence officer

Abigail Anne Spanberger is an American politician and former intelligence officer. She has served as the 75th governor of Virginia since 2026, and earlier represented Virginia’s 7th congressional district in the U.S. House from 2019 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, Spanberger moved from intelligence work into elected office, first as a member of Congress and later as governor. Her public career is centered on federal and state governance, with no additional details given here about other roles or writings.