Virginia tradition calls for morning suits at an inauguration. But Spanberger switched things up
- Posted on January 17, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Virginia tradition calls for morning suits at an inauguration. But Spanberger switched things up

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s governors traditionally wear morning suits for their inaugurations. But for her swearing-in on Saturday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger, the first woman to fill that role, dressed