Former President Barack Obama will take the stage with Democratic nominee and candidate for Virginia governor Abigale Spanberger in Norfolk at an upcoming rally.

Former President Barack Obama will be in Norfolk on Saturday, Nov. 1 to campaign for Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate in Virginia's governor's race.

Former President Obama will campaign with Democratic Virginia gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger in Norfolk, Va., on Nov. 1, according to a Tuesday announcement from Spanberger’s campaign. Obama last campaigned in Hampton Roads in 2012.

Former President Obama will rally for Abigail Spanberger in Virginia ahead of a tight gubernatorial race against Winsome Earle-Sears.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– Former President Barack Obama is set to come to Norfolk for a rally with Abigail Spanberger in November.

Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger’s campaign announced that former President Barack Obama will join her for a rally in Norfolk, Va., on Nov. 1.

Barack Obama will rally with Abigail Spanberger in Norfolk to boost her Virginia gubernatorial campaign days before the election.

Spanberger has been on the front end of intense criticism from Republicans for refusing to pull her endorsement from Jay Jones’ campaign for attorney general.