Abigail Spanberger tells Democrats she will run for governor

Any announcement from Spanberger would likely not come until after Virginia’s highly competitive state legislative elections this November. But her ambitions — and that possible timeline — threaten to add uncertainty about the battle for the House in 2024.

Democrats will have to defend Spanberger’s competitive district to have a shot at retaking the majority.

Spanberger can run for reelection to her House seat and immediately launch…