BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin released a statement on the 2024 general election.

“Congratulations to the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, and Vice President-elect JD Vance. The American people have spoken out overwhelmingly in favor of returning common sense, strength and leadership to the White House. Through the Trump presidency, we will pave the way for economic recovery, a secure border, and a stronger America on the world stage.

“As we await final results in the 7th Congressional District, I would like to congratulate Senator Tim Kaine, Congressman Rob Wittman, Congressman Jen Kiggans, Congressman Bobby Scott, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, Congressman-elect John McGuire, Congressman Ben Cline, Congressman Don Beyer, Congressman Morgan Griffith, Congressman-elect Suhas Subramanyam and Congressman Gerry Connolly on their victories. I would like to thank all the candidates, regardless of party, who stepped up in the name of service to the Commonwealth. Public service is a sacrifice, and we must always be grateful to those who are willing to do so. This was a hard-fought election, now it’s time to put partisanship aside and get to work for Virginians.

“All Virginians should be proud of how we conducted this election. We know the elections were fair and secure. In Virginia, we have taken concrete steps to protect our election process and Virginians know they can have confidence in our election results because we have paper ballots, counting machines not connected to the internet, strict requirements in chain of custody, secure drop boxes and most, most importantly, the cleanest voter rolls in America. I would like to thank Susan Beals and the Department of Elections, our local clerks, and all of our poll workers and election staff who volunteered their time.

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