Since Virginia governors can’t run for consecutive terms, Republicans will need to find a candidate to replace current Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA).
Youngkin won the 2021 governor’s race over Terry McAuliffe by about two points in a state that former President Joe Biden carried by over nine points against President Donald Trump in 2020.
During his election, Youngkin successfully walked the line of appealing both to Trump supporters and never-Trump voters. Youngkin’s victory proved that Republicans can still win a statewide election in Virginia, even though the state has moved left over the last two decades.
Youngkin has enjoyed positive approval ratings throughout his term and some polls indicate that he is one of the more popular governors in the nation. His name was floated in vice president considerations before Trump picked JD Vance. Although there is no…
