Virginia’s governor in early January 2026 is Glenn Youngkin, who has served as the 74th governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia since January 15, 2022.

Current governor

  • Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, took office as governor on January 15, 2022, after winning the 2021 gubernatorial election.
  • He is listed as the 74th and current governor of Virginia in official and reference sources.

Upcoming change in 2026

  • Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat and former U.S. representative, won the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election and is governor‑elect.
  • She is scheduled to be inaugurated as the 75th governor of Virginia on January 17, 2026, and will become the state’s first female governor.

Quick timeline

  • January 15, 2022: Glenn Youngkin inaugurated as governor.
  • November 4, 2025: Abigail Spanberger elected governor‑elect of Virginia.
  • January 17, 2026 (scheduled): Spanberger to be sworn in as the new governor, succeeding Youngkin.

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