Virginia bars a governor from serving the immediately succeeding term; it does not impose a lifetime one-term limit. A former governor may seek the office again after sitting out at least one term. Abigail Spanberger began her first term in 2026. She cannot seek an immediately succeeding term but may seek the office again after sitting out one term. Last verified September 2026.
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Official legal source: Virginia Constitution, Article V, Section 1
