US EditionVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Says He Supports Iowa's First-in-the-Nation Caucuses
POLK COUNTY, IOWA, JUL 18 – Youngkin emphasized education and parental rights while introducing himself to Iowa Republicans, fueling speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run, party insiders said.
- Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin headlined the Iowa Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Dinner, focusing on education and parental rights, in Des Moines Thursday night.
- Youngkin, who became Virginia governor in 2022 after a career as a business executive, did not mention a 2028 presidential run but his Iowa appearance fueled speculation.
- During the dinner, Youngkin told the crowd, `There is a fundamental right for parents to make decisions with regards to their child's upbringing, their care and their education.`
- Addressing Youngkin’s appearance, Iowa Republican Party Chair Jeff Kaufmann said Iowa remains a critical early proving ground for presidential hopefuls, while David Oman added its political culture gives early visitors an advantage.
- Youngkin said caucuses allow for different outcomes compared to primaries, adding the nomination process begins with incredibly informed voters.
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Virginia Governor attends annual Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner took place on Thursday evening in a ballroom at the Iowa Events center. The event sees the biggest names in the Iowa Republican party gather in Des Moines to hear from different Republican speakers every year. This year’s featured speaker was Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin. Youngkin has been in office since 2022, coming into the political realm after being a CEO for a private equity firm for 2…
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks in Iowa on education, 2021 election win • Virginia Mercury
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, left, answered questions from Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann during the Iowa Republican Party’s Lincoln Dinner fundraiser in Des Moines on July 17, 2025. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Though Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has not said whether he is planning a run for president in 2028, he said during the Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner on Thursday that he supports keeping the Iowa caucuses first in the nation. Io…
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin headlines annual Iowa GOP fundraiser
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, the first Republican to win a statewide election in Virginia in 12 years, headlined the 2025 Lincoln Dinner, which is the annual Iowa GOP fundraiser.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin headlines Iowa GOP fundraiser, sparks 2028 speculation
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin was the featured speaker at the Iowa Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Dinner Thursday night, a high-profile fundraising event that often draws the attention of national GOP leaders and speculation about future presidential runs.
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