Virginia Governor Says His State Is ‘Far More Competitive’ During 2024 Election

‘Virginia is far more competitive than any of the pundits would have believed,’ he said.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin listens as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Greenbrier Farms in Chesapeake, Va., on June 28, 2024. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said that he believes his state is “far more competitive” for Republicans and former President Donald Trump’s campaign than what pundits and analysts have said.

The former president will campaign in Salem, Virginia, on Saturday. An aggregate of polls has shown that Vice President Kamala Harris is ahead by about 5 percentage points.