The heavily nationalized election was seen as a measure of voters enthusiasm for Democratic control in the commonwealth. The partys victory in Virginia may only lull Republicans into believing that Mr. Trump no longer poses a dilemma and can be indefinitely averted, the sort of thinking many party leaders have clung to for more than six years. When state legislators assume office after a general Outside of the classroom, you can catch Woody working as the Assistant Pool Manager at the Lexington Golf and Country Club, as well as the RCHS Coordinator for. The best way for us to protect ourselves is to get the vaccine. Virginias next governor. Heres everything God bless the Commonwealth of Virginia. Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat who, with Mr. Trump out of office, struggled to generate enthusiasm among liberals at a moment when conservatives are energized in opposition to Mr. Biden. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Most often, the appointed governor would reside in England while a deputy or lieutenant governor exercised authority. Office Phone: 304.558.2000 or 1.888.438.2731. But Mr Youngkin, a mild-mannered private equity tycoon, sought to appeal to moderates by keeping Mr Trump at arm's length, while tapping into the former president's supporters in the state. Ahead of the swearing in, Northam and his wife, Pam, handed off their Executive Mansion key to the Youngkins. For a closer look at the General Election results and to view the results by county map, visit here. Constitution of Virginia This is a different state, he said of Virginia following his governorship and that of his successor, Gov. On Nov. 2, 2021, Republican candidate. Today we stand together on behalf of Virginians whove never lost faith, even when they have suffered loss, Youngkin said in his inaugural address. Who is Glenn Youngkin? Meet Virginias new governor. - The Governor's Mansion: 304.558.3588. With another order, he declared an end to the use of inherently divisive concepts, including Critical Race Theory, in public schools something his superintendent of public instruction was tasked with carrying out by reviewing all changes made to the states public school curriculum over the past four years. Governor-elect Youngkin prepares to take office during COVID surge, Pedestrian on life support after being hit in SE Roanoke traffic, Person being treated after Bedford County barricade, Troopers make interesting find while cleaning highway, Bill would lower childcare costs for families, increase pay for workers, Bridging the Great Health Divide Across the US, PublicFileAccess@wdbj7.com - (540) 344-7000. Edward Maria Wingfield was the first president of the council in residence in the new province, making him the first to exercise the actual authority of governing Virginia.