Spanberger, Sherrill Wins Match Record High for Women Governors

Nov. 5, 2025, 10:15 AM UTC

Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, former Capitol Hill roommates who entered the House together in 2019, made history in tandem by winning governors’ elections Tuesday.

When Spanberger (D-Va.) and Sherrill (D-N.J.) take office in January, there will be 14 women serving as governor — tying an all-time high temporarily set in early 2025.

That figure is now 12, after former Lt. Gov. Bethany Long-Hall (D-Del.) departed after serving a two-week stint between departing and incoming governors, and Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) resigned to become President Donald Trump’s homeland security secretary.

Spanberger and Sherrill “will join 12 other women governors across ...

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