Democrat Terry McAuliffe admits in Virginia Governor’s Race, congratulates Glenn Youngkin
Former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe admitted to elected Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Virginia’s gubernatorial race Wednesday morning. His public recognition came after several news outlets called the race for his GOP opponent shortly after midnight.
“While we fell short last night, I am proud that we spent this campaign fighting for the values we believe so deeply in,” McAuliffe said in a statement. “We need to protect Virginia’s major public schools and invest in our students.”
“We need to protect affordable health coverage, raise the minimum wage faster and extend paid leave so that working families have a fighting shot,” he continued. “We must protect the right to vote, protect a woman’s right to vote, and above all, we must protect our democracy.”
“While there will be setbacks along the way, I am convinced that Virginia’s long-term path is towards inclusion, openness and tolerance for all,” he added.
McAuliffe, while thanking his family for their support, also congratulated Youngkin on the victory. “I hope the Virginians will join me and wish him and his family the best.”
– Terry McAuliffe (@TerryMcAuliffe) November 3, 2021
Youngkin, who originally came into the race as an underdog, has been building momentum in recent months on the campaign track. He said during his victory speech in the early hours of Wednesday morning, he will transform the Commonwealth from the beginning of his time in office.
“Together we will change the course of this commonwealth, and friends, we will start that transformation on day one,” Youngkin said.
He continued: “It is time for Virginia to become the place where everyone wants to live, not leave, a place where the relentless pursuit of a better life for prosperity is not burdened or blocked by self-interested politicians who are more focused on their future. than those they were chosen to serve. “
Virginia made history Tuesday by electing now-lieutenant-governor-elect Winsome Sears – a Republican – by defeating Democrat Hala Ayala in Virginia’s lieutenant-governor race and becoming the first black woman to hold a nationwide office.
Virginia’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, speaks at his election night event at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner on November 2, 2021 in McLean, Virginia. (Drew Angerer / Getty Images)
In her victory speech On Tuesday, she noted that the United States had come a long way since the civil rights movements while basing the left wing in an attempt to divide the Americans. “There are some who will divide us, and we must not let that happen … If you have not noticed, I am black, and I have been black all my life.”
“It’s a historic night, but I did not run to make history – I just wanted to leave it better than I found it,” Sears said, concluding her speech before presenting her Youngkin. “Stop it, Virginia, help is on its way – the cavalry has arrived.”
Jacob Bliss is a reporter for Breitbart News. You can follow him further Twitter.
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