Glenn Youngkin

Glenn Allen Youngkin (born December 9, 1966) is an American politician and businessman who served as the 74th governor of Virginia from 2022 to 2026. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Early life
Youngkin was born in Richmond, Virginia. When Youngkin was a teenager, the family moved from Richmond to Virginia Beach. He went to Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated in 1985.

 2021 gubernatorial election 

2021 election campaign

Youngkin announced that he would try to get the Republican Party's nomination for governor of Virginia.

Youngkin won the Virginia Republican Party convention on May 10, 2021, beating six other candidates. Youngkin became the Republican nominee. He would face former Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe in the general election.

Youngkin did not meet McAuliffe in a scheduled debate by the Virginia Bar Association (VBA) on July 12, 2021. He has agreed to three debates.

On November 2, Youngkin beat McAuliffe in the election winning 50.6% of the vote against McAuliffe's 48.6%.

Governor of Virginia
Youngkin was sworn in as Governor of Virginia on January 15, 2022. 

After being sworn in, Youngkin signed multiple executive orders. These orders include making it not allowed to teach critical race theory in schools, and removing multiple COVID-19 regulations, such as requiring masks in public schools, and making it required for all state employees to get COVID-19 vaccines.

Personal life
Youngkin lives in Great Falls, Virginia with his wife Suzanne and their four children. As of September 2021, he had a net worth of $440 million.

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Category:1966 births
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Category:Governors of Virginia
Category:Harvard University alumni
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Category:Businesspeople from Virginia
Category:Politicians from Richmond, Virginia