I'm Abigail Spanberger, Girl Scout leader and former CIA Officer, running in Virginia's 7th Congressional District against Dave Brat - AMA!
>I'm Abigail Spanberger, an experienced leader and committed public servant who will work to expand opportunity for all hardworking Virginians. I am running for Congress to fight for affordable and accessible health care, economic growth that leads to higher wages and better jobs, and quality education.
>I decided to run for Congress after listening to a friend share his fears over the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. My friend – the father of a child with a genetic disorder – faced bankruptcy and losing access to the life-saving care his child needed. When elected, I will fight tirelessly to ensure that everyone in this country, regardless of financial circumstance, has access to affordable, quality health care.
>I grew up in Central Virginia, and am a proud graduate of the University of Virginia. After earning my MBA, I began my public service career as a federal law enforcement officer working narcotics and money laundering cases with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. From there, I joined the CIA as an operations officer in 2006. Focused on counterterrorism, recruiting and developing intelligence sources and providing critical information for policymakers to make national security decisions.
>I went on to work in the private sector as a strategic leader helping colleges and universities diversify their student bodies, increase graduation rates and expand students’ access to affordable educational opportunities. Additionally, I was appointed to the Virginia Fair Housing Board by former Governor Terry McAuliffe in 2017 and worked to protect Virginians from housing discrimination. My husband and I live with our three daughters in Glen Allen, VA.
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inb4 >>>/plebbit/ plz no bully