Glenn Youngkin

Governor of Virginia since 2022 · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1966 · age 59

Glenn Allen Youngkin is an American politician and businessman who served as the 74th governor of Virginia from 2022 to 2026. A member of the Republican Party, he spent 25 years at The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm, where he became co-CEO in 2018.

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2025“Hampden-Sydney stands for so much more than an education.”In their words13 November 2025As quoted in marks college’s 250th anniversary", Farmville HeraldRead the whole statement

“I will remind you that it doesn’t end when you walk off these grounds. In fact, it becomes even more important because it is less expected in the world today.”In their words13 November 2025As quoted in marks college’s 250th anniversary", Farmville HeraldRead the whole statement

2022“The will of the people grants a license to serve. A temporary license extended with trust, with faith, and with expectations to deliver on promises made.”In their words15 January 2022Inaugural address as Governor of Virginia in Richmond, VARead the whole statement

“Our politics have become too toxic. Soundbites have replaced solutions --- taking precedence over good-faith problem-solving.”In their words15 January 2022Inaugural address as Governor of Virginia in Richmond, VARead the whole statement

“This is our lineage. And following generations carried that mantle, leading and serving as Virginians are called to do.”In their words15 January 2022Inaugural address as Governor of Virginia in Richmond, VARead the whole statement

“Somewhere along the way we’ve lost the ability to show respect to one another. To disagree without being disagreeable.”In their words15 January 2022Inaugural address as Governor of Virginia in Richmond, VARead the whole statement

1966Born9 December 1966

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Youngkin in September 2021, less than two months before the general election

Youngkin with Virginia's congressional delegation in December 2021

Youngkin with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan in January 2022

Youngkin with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April 2023

Youngkin with State Police in August 2023

Youngkin on a tour of the New E3 School in Norfolk, Virginia

Youngkin with Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and Attorney General Jason Miyares at the Executive Mansion in 2023

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We must venture forward because a new and better day is ahead of us. After all, we are Virginians whose leaders gave birth to the most exceptional nation the world has ever known.
15 January 2022 · Inaugural address as Governor of Virginia in Richmond, VA, Own words
We must set our eyes on the common values and common future that unites us. To work every day to strengthen the spirit of Virginia, and redeem the promise of our people.
15 January 2022 · Inaugural address as Governor of Virginia in Richmond, VA, Own words