Governor of Virginia

head of state and of government of the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia

The Governor of Virginia is the chief executive of the state of Virginia for a four-year term. Glenn Youngkin is the current governor since 2022. The governor lives in the Executive Mansion of Virginia.

Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Incumbent
Glenn Youngkin

since January 15, 2022
StyleHis Excellency
ResidenceExecutive Mansion (Virginia)
Term lengthFour years, immediate re-election prohibited. Term limited to one, re-eligible after 4 years.
Inaugural holderPatrick Henry
FormationJuly 5, 1776
Websitewww.governor.virginia.gov/

The most recent election took place on November 2, 2021.

Living former Governors of Virginia change

As of January 2022, there are nine former Governors of Virginia currently living, the oldest being Chuck Robb.

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