Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger has launched her first TV ad for the 2025 Virginia governor's race, emphasizing her background and commitment to unity. The ad highlights her experience in the CIA and Congress, focusing on her bipartisan work. Spanberger's campaign is spending $141,000 on the ad buy, with a total ad spending of $643,000 so far. The ad pledges to lower costs, improve schools, and address unemployment issues in Virginia. Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, Spanberger's opponent, has also aired ads highlighting her military service and commitment to Virginia.