Investor Glenn Youngkin Wins Republican Nomination in Virginia Gubernatorial Race
Virginia | May 11, 2021
First-time candidate Glenn Youngkin was nominated on Monday by Republicans in Virginia’s gubernatorial race.
Youngkin, 54, defeated businessman Pete Snyder and six other candidates.
“I am prepared to lead, excited to serve, and profoundly humbled by the trust the people have placed in me. Virginians have made it clear that they are ready for a political outsider with proven business experience to bring real change in Richmond,” Youngkin said in a statement.
Republican delegates cast their votes at polling locations on May 8 and it took several days to tabulate the results.
Youngkin has touted his outsider status. He has said his real-world business experience will help him lead Virginia if he’s chosen by voters in November.
Among the policy stances he’s forwarded are opposition to critical race theory in schools and challenging Big Tech companies that censor conservatives…
(Excerpts from the Epoch Times)