Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, has raised a record amount of money through his political action committee ahead of November’s General Assembly elections.
Mr. Youngkin announced that he has raised $7.45 million through his Spirit of Virginia PAC in the third quarter of 2023, which is nearly five times higher than the next-highest total from a Virginia governor, according to a release.
Since Sept.1, he has raised more than $5 million. He has donated $500,000 of his own money to Spirit of Virginia “reaffirming his commitment to helping Virginia Republicans hold the House of Delegates and flip the Senate.”
All 140 seats in the Virginia Legislature are up for grabs on Nov. 7. Democrats hold a slim majority in the Senate, and Republicans control the House of Delegates. Mr. Youngkin is determined to give Republicans a governing “trifecta” in Richmond, which would also bolster his political resume for a possible White House run.
The release also touted that the Virginia governor has raised $15.5 million since March, and has $7 million in cash on hand with less than 40 days until the November elections.
“Due to our incredible nominees, the opportunity we have to move Virginia forward, and our generous donors, we have already surpassed our own internal goal for the year, but we have more work to do,” said Spirit of Virginia Chairman Dave Rexrode in a statement. “There is too much at stake and with five weeks to go, we know the progressive liberal left will continue to outraise and outspend us. Governor Youngkin is all in on making Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family.”
Mr. Youngkin and Spirit of Virginia have been urging residents to participate in early voting, which started Sept. 22.
“Virginia, this fall, we can cut taxes, grow jobs, build safe communities and stand up for parents,” Mr. Youngkin said in a recent TV ad. “But to get it done, we need to win, and we can’t win if our candidates go into Election Day already down thousands of votes.”
“So get in the game by making a plan to vote early,” he said.
• Mallory Wilson can be reached at mwilson@washingtontimes.com.
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