Glenn Youngkin, the 74th and current governor of Virginia. The governor of Virginia is the state's head of government and commander-in-chief of the state's official national guard. The first Constitution of 1776 created the office of governor, to be elected annually by …

The governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia serves as the head of government of Virginia for a four-year term. The incumbent, Glenn Youngkin , was sworn in on January 15, 2022. Oath of office

Glenn Allen Youngkin (/ ˈjʌŋkɪn / YUNG-kin; [1] born December 9, 1966) is an American businessman and politician serving as the 74th governor of Virginia since 2022. A member of the Republican Party, he spent 25 years at the private-equity firm The Carlyle Group, where he became co-CEO in 2018.

Virginia has a Republican triplex and a divided trifecta. The Republican Party controls the offices of governor, secretary of state, and attorney general. The Democratic Party controls both chambers of the state legislature.

2 days ago · The Republican Party of Virginia said Saturday that Earle-Sears was the sole candidate to qualify for the Republican primary ballot. “Winsome-Sears will be a governor for all Virginians, and the ...

4 days ago · The race for Virginia governor is set, teeing up what is expected to be a competitive contest in the blue-leaning swing state. The Virginia GOP announced Saturday that Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears ...

Virginia has a Republican triplex. The Republican Party controls the offices of governor, secretary of state, and attorney general. The 74th and current governor is Glenn Youngkin, a Republican elected in 2021. The state Constitution addresses the office of the governor in Article V, the Executive. Under Article V, Section I:

4 days ago · The Democratic Party of Virginia announced Spanberger as its nominee on Thursday. If either Spanberger or Earle-Sears wins the governor’s seat, they will be the first woman to lead the state ...

3 days ago · On Thursday, former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger became the Democratic nominee for Governor of Virginia. She will appear on the general election ballot. DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby said the party is “ready to make Abigail Spanberger our next governor” as she continues traveling across the Commonwealth campaigning on strengthening schools, protecting Virginia jobs, lowering costs, and […]

4 days ago · The Republican Party of Virginia announced Saturday afternoon that Earle-Sears is the GOP nominee and that there will be no Republican primary for governor.