{"id":2587841,"date":"2026-04-06T21:05:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T01:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youngkin-says-he-has-more-to-give-after-leaving-governorship\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T21:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T01:08:13","slug":"youngkin-says-he-has-more-to-give-after-leaving-governorship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youngkin-says-he-has-more-to-give-after-leaving-governorship\/","title":{"rendered":"Youngkin says he has &#8216;more to give&#8217; after leaving governorship"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyoungkin-says-he-has-more-to-give-after-leaving-governorship%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2587841&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he has \u201cmore to give\u201d after leaving office, fueling speculation about his political future as Republicans look toward the 2026 midterms. A preview clip of his interview on Sean Hannity\u2019s podcast suggests he isn\u2019t finished with public service, though he did not outline concrete next steps. Youngkin,who served as Virginia\u2019s governor from 2022 to 2026,left office due to state law that bars consecutive terms and was succeeded by Abigail Spanberger. Spanberger\u2019s early tenure has shown signs of political strain, with polls indicating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-tom-suozzi-wins-n-y-special-election-to-replace-expelled-george-santos\/\" title=\"Tom Suozzi, a Democrat, wins NY special election to replace expelled George Santos\">closely divided electorate<\/a> and a split approval rating (around 47% approve, 46% disapprove) in a washington Post-Schar School poll. the article notes that Youngkin\u2019s high profile persists as redistricting remains a partisan battleground: Democrats\u2019 redistricting push could create a 10-1 Democratic advantage in the U.S.House delegation, and Spanberger has championed the redistricting effort with considerable ad spending to win voter approval.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Youngkin says he has &lsquo;more to give&rsquo; after leaving Virginia governor&rsquo;s mansion<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2552974\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former Virginia Republican Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/glenn-youngkin\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1456\">Glenn Youngkin<\/a> said he has &ldquo;more to give&rdquo; after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-beats-desantis-in-pray-vote-stand-summit-straw-poll\/\" title=\"Trump wins Pray Vote Stand Summit straw poll over DeSantis.\">leaving office earlier<\/a> this year, fueling speculation about his political future as <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republicans\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"240\">Republicans<\/a> look ahead to the<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-election\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11675\"> 2026 midterm elections <\/a>and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a preview clip released ahead of an interview on conservative commentator Sean Hannity&rsquo;s podcast, Youngkin suggested he is not finished with public service following the end of his term in January.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Youngkin, who served as <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/virginia\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"96\">Virginia&rsquo;s<\/a> governor from 2022 to 2026, did not outline specific next steps in the preview but signaled openness to future opportunities. He said his term went by quickly, but that he felt &ldquo;purposeful&rdquo; in that role.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;The one year of campaigning and the four years of running &mdash; so five years &mdash; went by in five seconds,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;It was amazing. Every morning, I woke up literally bounding out of bed, ready to roll. And that was the most purposeful I&rsquo;ve ever felt in my whole life.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He explained that once he left office, he and his wife took a vacation, which left him wanting more from his political career.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;But six weeks has felt like six years,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m just chomping at the bit.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The comments come as Youngkin&rsquo;s political profile remains elevated even after his single term leading a politically competitive state came to a close. He did not specify if he would seek another term as governor or look to a higher office. <\/p>\n<p>Virginia law bars governors from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-republicans-take-aim-at-democrats-over-abortion-expansion\/\" title=\"Virginia ... Take Aim at Democrats Over Abortion Expansion\">serving consecutive terms<\/a>, forcing Youngkin to step aside after four years in office. He was succeeded by Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/abigail-spanberger\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11780\">Abigail Spanberger<\/a> (D-VA), whose early tenure has shown signs of political strain despite her decisive 2025 victory.<\/p>\n<p>During her campaign, Spangerger branded herself as a bipartisan candidate but has since leaned more into Democratic policies after taking office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Recent polling suggests Spanberger <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4517178\/abigail-spanberger-support-craters-poll\/\">faces a more divided electorate<\/a> than expected early in her administration. A <em>Washington Post<\/em>-Schar School poll found her approval rating split, with 47% approving and 46% disapproving, reflecting sharp partisan divides across the state.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At the end of his term, Youngkin posted a 50% approval rating against 46% disapproval, despite having entered office after a much tighter race.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4517178\/abigail-spanberger-support-craters-poll\/\"><strong>SPANBERGER SUPPORT CRATERS IN NEW POLL: &lsquo;A BOT FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY&rsquo;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The approval shift for Spanberger could create an opening for Republicans seeking to regain ground in Virginia, but the landscape is changing as the commonwealth is in the midst of a redistricting battle. Under the Virginia Democrats&rsquo; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/redistricting\/\">redistricting push<\/a>, the U.S. House delegation would have a 10-1 Democratic advantage.<\/p>\n<p>Spanberger has <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4502636\/abigail-spanberger-makes-direct-appeal-voters-support-new-maps-democrats-control\/\">championed the redistricting<\/a> initiative and dished out seven figures for a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >statewide ad buy encouraging voters<\/a> to approve the referendum to redistrict Virginia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Youngkin: I have more to give after governorship<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4130,"featured_media":2587842,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25261673256526-1.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[57260,5468,15109],"class_list":["post-2587841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-governorship","tag-virginia","tag-youngkin"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25261673256526-1.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2587841","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2587841"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2587841\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2587845,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2587841\/revisions\/2587845"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2587842"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2587841"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2587841"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2587841"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}