Abigail Spanberger is slated to take office as Virginia’s governor on the Saturday after the second Wednesday in January following the election, with inauguration expected in January 2026. The start date is determined by Virginia’s constitution, not by custom or election day alone. The term begins then, and the governor typically is sworn in at the Virginia Capitol to commence the four-year term. Key takeaway:
- Inauguration date: mid-January 2026 (specifically the Saturday after the second Wednesday in January 2026), marking the start of Spanberger’s four-year term as Virginia’s governor. [constitutional rule; January 2026 date corresponds to the election cycle]
