Adam and Abigail Spanberger exit the Executive Mansion with Suzanne and Glenn Youngkin. Photo by Elizabeth Beyer.
Adam and Abigail Spanberger exit the Executive Mansion with Suzanne and Glenn Youngkin. Photo by Elizabeth Beyer.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosted Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger for lunch at the Executive Mansion on Thursday, the ceremonial start of the transition of power that will culminate with the inauguration on Jan. 17, 2026.

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and Gov. Glenn Youngkin address journalist after lunch. With them are their spouses. Photo by Elizabeth Beyer.
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and Gov. Glenn Youngkin address journalists after lunch. With them are their spouses. Photo by Elizabeth Beyer.
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger. Photo by Elizabeth Beyer.
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger. Photo by Elizabeth Beyer.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks with Adam Spanberger while Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger hugs Suzanne Youngkin. Photo by Elizabeth Beyer.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks with Adam Spanberger while Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger hugs Suzanne Youngkin. Photo by Elizabeth Beyer.

Elizabeth Beyer is our Richmond-based state politics and government reporter.