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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-10 09:40 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 09:40 EST
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# Virginia's constitution still uses male pronoun for governor

Following Spanberger's election as governor, the Virginia Constitution still refers to the office as "he," and no amendment has been proposed.

Section: [Elections](/richmond/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Virginia Constitution](/richmond/wiki/virginia-constitution.md)

## Coverage

- [Henrico Citizen](https://www.henricocitizen.com/virginia-elected-a-woman-governor-the-state-constitution-still-says-he/), 2026-11-10 09:40 EST: Virginia elected a woman governor. The state Constitution still says ‘he.’

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