Glenn Youngkin: Win for Republican in Virginia governor vote

Republican Glenn Youngkin has been elected as Virginia’s next governor in a major upset, according to US media projections.

He was 2.1 points ahead of Democrat Terry McAuliffe, with 99% of votes counted.

Mr McAuliffe, who served as governor from 2014-18, saw his opinion poll lead vanish in recent weeks.

The ballot has been widely seen as a referendum on Joe Biden’s presidency, and defeat will unnerve the Democrats.

Mr Biden won 10 points in Virginia in the presidential election just a year ago.

In a speech to cheering fans, Mr Youngkin promised to get to work straight away to transform the state.