The current governor of Virginia is Glenn Youngkin , a Republican who has been in office since January 15, 2022.

Quick Scoop

  • Glenn Youngkin is the 74th governor of Virginia and a member of the Republican Party.
  • He was inaugurated on January 15, 2022, after winning the 2021 gubernatorial election.
  • His official capacity as governor is confirmed by the Commonwealth’s executive office listings and public records.

Recent election context

  • Virginia held its next scheduled gubernatorial election in November 2025, in which Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the race to become the 75th governor.
  • She is set to become Virginia’s first female governor upon inauguration on January 17, 2026, succeeding Glenn Youngkin at the end of his term.

So as of right now (early 2026, before the new inauguration date), the answer to “who is the Virginia governor” is Glenn Youngkin; after January 17, 2026, it will be Abigail Spanberger.

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