Video shows Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger booed at Old Fiddlers’ Convention in Galax

Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger was met with loud boos during a greeting at the Virginia Old Fiddlers’ Convention in Galax, according to a Fox News Politics report published Tuesday.

The report said the incident occurred as Spanberger arrived and greeted attendees at the convention, where she was shown on video facing a crowd that can be heard booing. The clip, as described by the outlet, captured the audience reaction in real time.

Fox News Politics linked the negative reception to broader political environment, stating Spanberger’s poll numbers have been sagging. The report did not provide specific polling figures or identify which pollster conducted them in the provided item.

Spanberger, a Democrat serving as governor of Virginia, has faced ongoing political pressure on state issues, and the convention appearance became the focus after the video circulated. The report characterized the boos as prominent enough to be heard during the greeting.

No official statement from Spanberger’s office was included in the provided report, and it was not clear from the item whether the boos were directed at any particular state policy announced or discussed during the event.

The Old Fiddlers’ Convention is a longstanding local gathering associated with Virginia’s traditional music culture. In this case, the event became notable less for its program and more for the crowd response to a sitting governor at a public appearance.

As the reaction spreads, the episode is likely to be discussed as an example of how high-profile state political figures can draw divisive responses even outside campaign settings, though the provided reporting focused primarily on the video and the immediate crowd reaction.