Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger greeted a small crowd of voters at the Eastern Henrico Government Center Sept. 19, celebrating the first day of early voting in her “native” Henrico.
Several local Henrico officials came out to support Spanberger, highlighting her and her family’s ties to the local community. Spenbarger, who attended J.R. Tucker High School, moved to Henrico at age 13 with her parents, and now has three children in Henrico County Public Schools.
“I’m so happy that we have somebody from right here in Henrico, a real native,” said Virginia Democratic Party Chair and State Senator Lamont Bagby. “Her parents have helped us in the Henrico Democratic Committee for many years. They have been a part of the team. And so I know you all are proud, and I’m proud.”…