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It took 75 governors to elect a woman. Abigail Spanberger is now at Virginia's helm

Spanberger, a former CIA officer and three-term congresswoman, is breaking long-held traditions on inauguration day. She says she wanted her swearing-in to showcase the state's modern vibrancy.

It took 75 governors to elect a woman. Abigail Spanberger is now at Virginia's helm
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Spanberger, a former CIA officer and three-term congresswoman, is breaking long-held traditions on inauguration day. She says she wanted her swearing-in to showcase the state's modern vibrancy.

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Originally published at NPR Business

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