Overview

• Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia has expressed willingness to work with President-elect Donald Trump after completing his term as governor.
• Youngkin reiterated his commitment to focusing on his final year in office, aiming to advance policies on tax relief, education, and public safety in Virginia.
• Speculation surrounds Youngkin's political future, with possibilities ranging from a 2026 Senate run to a Cabinet position in the Trump administration, though nothing is confirmed.
• Youngkin has endorsed Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for Virginia's 2025 gubernatorial race, describing her as a 'commonsense conservative' and a strong candidate for governor.
• The 2025 Virginia gubernatorial race is expected to be historic, with Earle-Sears potentially becoming the state's first female governor and the nation's first Black female elected governor if she wins.