Virginia’s governor is a popular various to Republicans dissatisfied with former President Donald Trump and different current presidential candidates, DeTora said. Billionaire and GOP megadonor Thomas Peterffy has donated millions to Youngkin’s Spirit of Virginia PAC, whose funds go partially toward supporting state Republican candidates throughout Virginia. Other main donors additionally converged in Virginia Beach this week for Youngkin’s second annual “Red Vest Retreat,” named for the governor’s signature campaign attire. Abortion legislation may be on the agenda for a Republican-controlled legislature, as Youngkin has resumed efforts for a 15-week ban, with exceptions. The state Senate’s Democratic majority has, up to now, blocked the governor’s push and other proposed abortion restrictions. Democratic candidates and activists across the state have campaigned on concern of what a Republican-controlled legislature may imply for abortion rights in Virginia.
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