Governor of Virginia
The Governor of Virginia is the chief executive of the state of Virginia for a four-year term. Ralph Northam is the current governor since 2018. The governor lives in the Executive Mansion of Virginia.
Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia | |
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![]() Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia | |
Style | His Excellency |
Residence | Executive Mansion (Virginia) |
Term length | Four years, immediate re-election prohibited. Term limited to one, re-eligible after 4 years. |
Inaugural holder | Patrick Henry |
Formation | July 5, 1776 |
Website | www.governor.virginia.gov/ |
The most recent election took place on November 7, 2017.
Living former Governors of VirginiaEdit
As of October 2019[update], there are nine former Governors of Virginia currently living, the oldest being A. Linwood Holton, Jr..
- Living former Governors
A. Linwood Holton, Jr.
served 1970–1974 born September 21, 1923 (age 97)Chuck Robb
served 1982–1986 born June 26, 1939 (age 81)Douglas Wilder
served 1990–1994 born January 17, 1931 (age 90)George Allen
served 1994–1998 born March 8, 1952 (age 68)Jim Gilmore
served 1998–2002 born October 6, 1949 (age 71)Mark Warner
served 2002–2006 born December 15, 1954 (age 66)Tim Kaine
served 2006–2010 born February 26, 1958 (age 62)Bob McDonnell
served 2010–2014 born June 15, 1954 (age 66)Terry McAuliffe
served 2014–2018 born February 9, 1957 (age 63)
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