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 | |
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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 2, 2021.
Living former Governors of Virginia
changeAs of January 2022[update], there are nine former Governors of Virginia currently living, the oldest being Chuck Robb.
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Chuck Robb
served 1982–1986 born June 26, 1939 (age 85) -
Douglas Wilder
served 1990–1994 born January 17, 1931 (age 93) -
George Allen
served 1994–1998 born March 8, 1952 (age 72) -
Jim Gilmore
served 1998–2002 born October 6, 1949 (age 75) -
Mark Warner
served 2002–2006 born December 15, 1954 (age 69) -
Tim Kaine
served 2006–2010 born February 26, 1958 (age 66) -
Bob McDonnell
served 2010–2014 born June 15, 1954 (age 70) -
Terry McAuliffe
served 2014–2018 born February 9, 1957 (age 67) -
Ralph Northam
served 2018–2022 born September 13, 1959 (age 65)
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