Glen Youngkin

Glen Youngkin is an American businessman and politician who currently serves as the 74th governor of Virginia, having taken office in January 2022. A former CEO of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm, Youngkin transitioned into politics, running as a Republican candidate in the 2021 gubernatorial election. His campaign focused on issues such as education reform, economic recovery, and public safety. Youngkin gained national attention for his positions on various cultural issues, including his administration's policies regarding transgender athletes in sports, which have sparked significant debate and controversy in Virginia and beyond.