MIKE KROPF

Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin shakes hands after speaking at a campaign rally in Henrico, Va., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.

Former President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of thousands during a campaign rally in Chesapeake, Va., Friday, June 28, 2024.

A person waits in line as another person votes at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture on Election Day in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin serves coffee as he speaks to diners about abolishing taxes on tips at McLean’s Restaurant in Richmond, Va., Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger prepares to take the stage at a rally at her alma mater, J.R. Tucker High School in Henrico, Va., Monday, June 16, 2025.

Former President Barack Obama stumps for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., Oct. 23, 2021.

An aerial view of the Virginia Capitol Building at sunrise in Richmond, Va., Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin visit Red, a recently rescued horse, at Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue in Afton, Va., Thursday, July 21, 2022. The governor and first lady awarded the organization the Spirit of Virginia Award.

Vice President Kamala Harris takes a tour of Babylon Micro-Farms during Small Business Week in Richmond, Va., Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Lydia Harden watches results come in at an Election Night party for Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., at the Hippodrome Theatre in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger laughs alongside Del. Delores McQuin, D-Henrico, left, and Henrico Supervisor Tyrone Nelson following a press conference in Sandston, Va., Friday, June 6, 2025. Spanberger announced her plan to lower housing costs.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam returns to his vehicle after visiting Venable Elementary School in Charlottesville, Va., Monday, March 11, 2021.

An attendee reacts as First Lady Dr. Jill Biden speaks at a sign-making event in Virginia Beach, Va., Thursday, July 27, 2024.

Del. Don Scott Jr., D-Portsmouth, is sworn in as Speaker of the House on the first day of the legislative session in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Scott is the first Black person to hold this position.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivers an address during Virginia Commonwealth University’s commencement as graduates walk out in support of Palestine in Richmond Va., Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Sen. Barbara Favola, D-Arlington, speaks during a reconvened session at the Virginia Capitol Building in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley signs an autograph during a campaign rally at the Westin Richmond in Henrico, Va., Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.

Senator Bernie Sanders speaks to a crowd of students and community members in Old Cabell Hall at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Thursday, March 2, 2023. 

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin attends a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Chesapeake, Va., Friday, June 28, 2024.

A double exposure image of Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney as he gives the State of the City address at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.