Youngkin wins Virginia GOP governor race
VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S RACE - Glenn Youngkin (R)
He spent 25 years in private equity, but Richmond native Glenn Youngkin says transitioning to first-time political candidate has been a smooth one so far. The Republican candidate for Virginia governor joins Jim on The Final 5 to break down why he's running, the issues in the race, and how he feels about the Virginia GOP skipping a traditional primary in favor of a nominating convention.
RICHMOND, Va. - Political newcomer Glenn Youngkin has emerged as Virginia Republicans’ nominee for governor, in a year when the GOP hopes to end a 12-year losing streak in statewide races.
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Youngkin, a political newcomer who campaigned as a conservative, Christian outsider, bested a field of seven candidates to emerge as Virginia Republicans’ nominee for governor, in a year when the GOP hopes to end a 12-year losing streak in statewide races.
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Youngkin defeated a hard-right contender in state Sen. Amanda Chase, who closely aligned herself with former President Donald Trump, as well as an establishment candidate, former House Speaker Kirk Cox, who had more than 30 years’ experience in government as well as the endorsements of former governors George Allen and Bob McDonnell.