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Youngkin Hosts Spanberger at Executive Mansion as Virginia Transition Begins

Youngkin pledges full support for a smooth handoff to ensure Day One readiness.

Overview

  • The outgoing governor and first lady hosted Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger and her husband for a lunch meeting at the Executive Mansion in Richmond.
  • Youngkin said his administration stands ready to assist so the incoming team is prepared on Day One.
  • Spanberger identified early priorities that include boosting housing supply and lowering costs for housing, energy and healthcare.
  • She described family logistics of moving young children into the mansion and noted guidance from First Lady Suzanne Youngkin.
  • Spanberger became the first woman to lead the commonwealth after defeating Winsome Earle-Sears, and she will be inaugurated on Jan. 17.