Politicians across the area are reacting to Republican Glenn Youngkin鈥檚 victory over Democrat Terry McAuliffe on Tuesday in the Virginia gubernatorial election.
鈥淭his morning I spoke with Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin to congratulate him on being elected Governor of the greatest Commonwealth in the greatest country in the world,鈥� Gov. Ralph Northam said in a statement Wednesday. 鈥淲e will meet tomorrow to begin a smooth transition to his administration.鈥�
Northam thanked the Virginia Department of Elections, as well as poll workers and volunteers, and added, 鈥淲e can all be proud that Virginia once again conducted a free and fair election with integrity. It is a hallmark of our American democracy that we all respect the results, no matter who wins.鈥� He also thanked every candidate: 鈥淚t鈥檚 no small thing to put yourself out there as a candidate for public office, and we need good people to continue that commitment to public service.鈥�
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, like Youngkin a Republican, said Wednesday that 鈥淚 was proud to support Glenn because just like I have here in Maryland, he focused on bringing Virginians together and promoting common sense policies to lower taxes, empower parents, and to support law enforcement.鈥�
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He added that he would be meeting with Youngkin 鈥渋n the coming weeks鈥� to discuss regional issues such as Chesapeake Bay preservation and traffic relief on the Beltway and a new American Legion Bridge.
Virginia congressman Don Beyer, a Democrat, congratulated Youngkin in a statement. He added, 鈥淲hile he and I have many disagreements, we both want what is best for the Commonwealth. I look forward to working with him in areas where we have common ground to continue Governor Northam鈥檚 strong record of progress, though I will always defend my constituents鈥� values.鈥�
Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, also a Democrat, congratulated Youngkin and said she was 鈥渃ommitted to working with Mr. Youngkin and his staff to find common ground, discuss priorities important to the people of Central Virginia, and 鈥� just as I have under the Northam Administration 鈥� identify how Congress can work in tandem with our Commonwealth to deliver for our families, seniors, veterans and small businesses.鈥�
