Virginia Govenor's Email & Phone Number

📖 Summary

Ralph Northam is the 73rd Governor of Virginia, serving the Commonwealth of Virginia since January 13, 2018. Born and raised on Virginia's Eastern Shore, Northam has dedicated his life to serving his community as a doctor and a public servant. As Governor, Northam has focused on implementing policies to create a more inclusive and prosperous Virginia for all its residents.

Governor Northam attended the Virginia Military Institute before receiving his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. After completing his residency in internal medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas, he served eight years as a U.S. Army doctor, treating soldiers wounded during Operation Desert Storm. Upon returning to civilian life, Northam began practicing pediatric neurology and helped establish the Children’s Specialty Group, providing expert pediatric care to children from across the Commonwealth.

In 2007, Northam was elected to the Virginia State Senate, where he served with distinction for six years. As a state senator, Northam gained a reputation for his willingness to work across party lines to find solutions to the challenges facing Virginia. In 2013, he was elected as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, promising to be a voice for the people and a strong advocate for progressive policies. During his tenure as Lieutenant Governor, Northam focused on economic development, expanding access to healthcare, and positioning Virginia as a leader in the rapidly evolving 21st-century economy.

As Governor, Northam has prioritized equality, inclusivity, and opportunity for all Virginians. He has worked to expand access to healthcare, signing Medicaid expansion into law, which has provided coverage to hundreds of thousands of Virginians who were previously uninsured. Northam has also been a vocal advocate for common-sense gun safety measures, calling for universal background checks, banning assault weapons, and implementing red flag laws to prevent individuals in crisis from accessing firearms.

In addition to his work on healthcare and gun safety, Northam has focused on strengthening Virginia's economy and protecting the environment. He has championed investments in education, workforce development, and infrastructure to position Virginia as a leader in the global economy. He has also prioritized conservation efforts, working to protect Virginia's natural resources and combat climate change. In 2020, Northam signed the Virginia Clean Economy Act into law, setting the Commonwealth on a path to achieve 100% carbon-free energy by 2045.

Perhaps the most challenging period of Northam's governorship came in 2019 when a racist photo from his medical school yearbook surfaced, sparking widespread calls for his resignation. Despite the intense pressure, Northam remained in office, committing himself to confronting Virginia's painful history of racism and working to build a more equitable future. He has since launched initiatives to address racial disparities in healthcare, education, and criminal justice, and has taken steps to remove Confederate monuments from public spaces in Virginia.

Governor Northam's leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic has garnered national attention, as he's taken decisive action to protect the health and safety of Virginians. He has implemented strict measures to slow the spread of the virus, including mask mandates, capacity restrictions, and a successful vaccination campaign that has made Virginia a leader in the nation's vaccination efforts.

As he nears the end of his term as Governor, Northam continues to work tirelessly to build a stronger, more equitable Virginia for future generations. His dedication to public service, his commitment to progress, and his willingness to confront difficult challenges have earned him respect and admiration from Virginians across the political spectrum. Governor Ralph Northam's legacy will be one of healing, progress, and a steadfast dedication to creating a more inclusive Commonwealth for all who call Virginia home.