Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) is facing a divided electorate just two months into her term, according to a new Washington Post–Schar School poll, which shows 47% of voters approve of her performance, 46% disapprove, and 7% remain undecided.

Spanberger, the state’s first female governor, won by a decisive 15 points in 2025, leaning heavily on a bipartisan brand she cultivated over three terms in a toss-up congressional district. But her early standing as a Democratic governor suggests a sharply split response from Virginians, underscoring deep political divisions.