Youngkin becomes GOP governor candidate after Synder concedes
Political analysts anticipate that this year's gubernatorial race will be an expensive and highly-contested election.
By:
WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff
,
Tracy Sears
Posted at 10:41 PM, May 10, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-10 23:31:21-04
FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- On Monday night, Glenn Youngkin secured the spot as the Republican nominee for governor after entrepreneur Pete Snyder conceded.
Youngkin, a former CEO of a global investment firm, received 55.36% of the votes over Snyder, allowing him to cinch the race.
Snyder took to Twitter on Monday to send his best wishes to Youngkin following his concession.