By — Molly Finnegan Molly Finnegan Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-virginia-gov-glenn-youngkins-2026-state-of-the-commonwealth-address Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's 2026 State of the Commonwealth address Politics Jan 14, 2026 6:01 PM EST In his last major speech as chief executive, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will address both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond on Wednesday. VPM will be streaming the address, with coverage starting at 6:47 p.m. EST. Watch in our video player above. Youngkin is term-limited to one four-year terms. Democratic former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who won Virginia's gubernatorial race in November and will succeed him as the state's first female governor, will be inaugurated Jan. 17. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Molly Finnegan Molly Finnegan
In his last major speech as chief executive, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will address both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond on Wednesday. VPM will be streaming the address, with coverage starting at 6:47 p.m. EST. Watch in our video player above. Youngkin is term-limited to one four-year terms. Democratic former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who won Virginia's gubernatorial race in November and will succeed him as the state's first female governor, will be inaugurated Jan. 17. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now