Popular Republican Governor Responds to Speculation About 2024 Presidential Run

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin responded to speculation about whether he may run for president in 2024 amid rumors that he is being encouraged by donors to do so.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, here speaking in Smithfield, Va., in October 2022, is not on the commonwealth's 2023 ballot but his lobbying for a 15-week abortion ban puts him and abortion on voters' minds as they go to the polls in November in what is beiung called "the first election of 2024." Alex Wong/Getty Images

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin responded to speculation about whether he may run for president in 2024 amid rumors that he is being encouraged by donors to do so.

During an event in Manassas to campaign for down-ballot Republicans for November’s election, Mr. Youngkin told reporters that he is only “focused on 2023,” referring to those races. He was asked about whether he is considering running for president and didn’t respond directly to the question.