Republican · Speculated

Glenn Youngkin

Fmr. Governor, Virginia · Age 59

Virginia's former governor is the field's business-wing option, with private-equity fundraising reach but no current office and a shrinking share of primary attention.

Polling average
5.3%
-0.9 pts / 30 days

Polling Trend, Six Months

JanFebMarAprMayJun

Fundraising — Q2 2026 FEC Filing

Raised
$5.6M
Cash on hand
$9.2M
Small dollar
19%
Burn rate
$1.4M / qtr

Early-State Organization

StatePollingPaid staffField offices
Iowa5%21
New Hampshire7%31
South Carolina4%10
Nevada4%10

The Case For

Self-funding capacity, a suburban-friendly brand, and a lane that opens if the frontrunner stumbles.

The Case Against

No current platform, declining polling, and minimal early-state footprint.