Elections / 2021 · Governor · VA
Glenn Youngkin won Virginia's 2021 governor's race.
Glenn Youngkin (Republican) led by 1.9 points statewide.
Statewide result
Virginia 2021 governor — certified statewide results.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Youngkin | RRepublican | 1,663,158 | 50.6% |
| Terry McAuliffe | DDemocrat | 1,599,470 | 48.6% |
| Princess Blanding | OLiberation | 23,107 | 0.7% |
An upset in a state Biden had carried by ten points a year earlier: Youngkin won the open seat (term-limited Democrat Ralph Northam) and Republicans swept all three statewide offices.