• Steve Bannon blames Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin for Republican defeats in Tuesday’s statewide elections.
• Former Trump advisor says Youngkin cost Republicans Virginia for a generation after Democrats swept top offices.
• Democrats won governorship, attorney general, and lieutenant governor races in Tuesday’s electoral victories.

RICHMOND, Va. (TDR) — Steve Bannon launched a blistering attack on Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday, declaring the Republican’s political career finished after Democrats swept statewide races on Tuesday night.

On Bannon’s WarRoom podcast, the former advisor to President Donald Trump called the results in Virginia, where he is from, an “absolute disaster” for Republicans. The sharp criticism signals growing fractures within the GOP over electoral strategy and leadership.

Democrats dominate Virginia statewide races

Democrat Abigail Spanberger won Virginia’s gubernatorial race against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, marking a significant victory for Democrats in a state that has become increasingly competitive. Spanberger, a former CIA officer and congresswoman, ran on a moderate platform emphasizing economic issues and education.

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Democrat Jay Jones captured the attorney general position, while fellow Democrat Ghazala Hashmi won the lieutenant governor’s race. The clean sweep of Virginia’s three top offices represents a major setback for Republicans who had hoped Earle-Sears, the state’s current lieutenant governor, could maintain GOP momentum.

Bannon blames Youngkin for generational loss

Bannon specifically targeted Youngkin for what he described as strategic failures that cost Republicans control of Virginia for a generation. The former White House strategist’s comments reflect frustration among some conservative activists who believe Youngkin’s moderate approach weakened the party’s appeal to base voters.

Youngkin, who won the governorship in 2021, had been considered a rising Republican star and potential presidential candidate. His focus on education and parents’ rights helped him flip Virginia after Democrats controlled the governorship for eight years. However, critics now argue his political brand failed to translate to down-ballot success.

The governor has not yet responded to Bannon’s criticism. His office declined to comment on the election results beyond a brief statement congratulating the winners.

Broader Democratic gains across Northeast

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Virginia’s Democratic victories were part of a larger pattern on Tuesday night. Democrats saw significant wins in New Jersey and New York City, suggesting possible momentum heading into future election cycles. The results have energized Democratic strategists while prompting Republican soul-searching about messaging and candidate selection.

Spanberger’s victory is particularly notable given her ability to appeal to suburban voters who have trended away from Republicans in recent cycles. Her campaign emphasized practical governance over partisan politics, a strategy that appears to have resonated with Virginia’s increasingly diverse electorate.

Does the collapse of Republican support in Virginia signal a permanent shift in the state’s political alignment, or can the GOP recover?

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