Spanberger's win flips the governorship from Republican to Democratic control, succeeding outgoing Gov Glenn Youngkin, and serves as an early indicator of voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 midterms. Read More: NYC rabbi accuses Zohran Mamdani of crossing the line ‘clearly into antisemitism’ Why Glenn Youngkin Didn't Run for Re-Election Incumbent Republican Gov Glenn Youngkin, who won in 2021 by flipping the seat from Democrat Terry McAuliffe, was constitutionally barred from seeking a second consecutive term. Virginia's Constitution (Article V, Section 1) prohibits governors from serving successive terms, a rule dating back to the state's founding to prevent executive overreach....