| Glenn Youngkin Republican · Speculated | vs | Gavin Newsom Democratic · Declared |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3% | Polling avg | 26.4% |
| -0.9 | 30-day change | +1.2 |
| +1400 | Market line | +120 |
| $5.6M | Q2 raised | $38.7M |
| $9.2M | Cash on hand | $52.1M |
| 19% | Small dollar | 44% |
| 5% | Iowa | 22% |
| 7% | New Hampshire | 27% |
| 4% | South Carolina | 24% |
| 7 | Early-state staff | 73 |
| 2 | Field offices | 19 |
| Virginia | Home state | California |
| 59 | Age | 60 |
Glenn Youngkin in Brief
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.
Case for: Self-funding capacity, a suburban-friendly brand, and a lane that opens if the frontrunner stumbles.
Case against: No current platform, declining polling, and minimal early-state footprint.
Full Glenn Youngkin tracker →Gavin Newsom in Brief
California's governor has spent the last two cycles building a national fundraising operation and a televised debate persona, and now converts that infrastructure into the best-funded Democratic campaign in the field.
Case for: Unmatched fundraising velocity, a disciplined national media strategy, and early organizational buildout across all four carve-out states.
Case against: California's record on cost of living and public safety gives rivals a ready-made contrast in Midwestern general-election battlegrounds.
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