Virginia Republican upset points to a troubling 2022 for Democrats

Published November 3, 2021 12:00am ET



It turns out Democrats in the Donald Trump era were only renting the suburban vote rather than owning it.

That’s one of many sobering lessons for the party after Republican Glenn Youngkin won Virginia’s governorship Tuesday.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.