| Glenn Youngkin Republican · Speculated | vs | Gretchen Whitmer Democratic · Exploring |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3% | Polling avg | 14.2% |
| -0.9 | 30-day change | +2.8 |
| +1400 | Market line | +450 |
| $5.6M | Q2 raised | $14.9M |
| $9.2M | Cash on hand | $18.3M |
| 19% | Small dollar | 51% |
| 5% | Iowa | 17% |
| 7% | New Hampshire | 15% |
| 4% | South Carolina | 11% |
| 7 | Early-state staff | 33 |
| 2 | Field offices | 9 |
| Virginia | Home state | Michigan |
| 59 | Age | 56 |
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 →Gretchen Whitmer in Brief
Michigan's term-limited governor is the field's clearest Midwestern general-election argument, with a labor-aligned coalition and the fastest momentum of any Democrat currently in the top tier.
Case for: Fastest polling gain in the field, deep UAW and building-trades relationships, and a blue-wall electability pitch that tests well with primary voters.
Case against: A late start leaves her cash on hand well behind the declared frontrunners, and her national name recognition still trails.
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