Glenn Youngkin

Warned that changing Right to Work laws would make jobs disappear.

Defended 2025 federal Medicaid changes, saying the program is not for "able-bodied people between the ages of 19-64 who could get a job but simply aren't."

Ordered Virginia State Police and the prisons agency to sign 287(g) agreements with ICE, and proposed cutting state funds to sanctuary localities.

Vetoed a bill that would have established a right to contraception.

Argues lower tax burdens bring people, businesses and jobs.

Signed a law creating an involuntary manslaughter charge for dealers whose fentanyl sales cause a death.

Backed $50 million for Virginia Opportunity Scholarships.

Supports an all-of-the-above power plan.

Backed U.S. military action against Iran, saying "We should drive this to its finish," and said "I think we should stand with Israel."

Backed President Trump's tariffs, saying of the reset in trade relationships, "I do think this is a great opportunity for Virginia."

As governor, vetoed bills in 2025 to ban sales of assault weapons and create a five-day waiting period to buy a firearm.

Vetoed Virginia's high-risk AI bill, calling it a "burdensome artificial intelligence regulatory framework."