For the first time in 12 years, a Republican won the governorship in
Virginia. And it wasn’t just any victory — to claim the seat, Glenn
Youngkin had to beat Terry McAuliffe, former governor and Democratic
royalty. In this special presentation of Playbook Deep Dive, Ryan Lizza
digs into the narrow win with Youngkin campaign strategists Jeff Roe and
Kristin Davison, and the mistakes they think McAuliffe’s campaign made.
Plus, senior politics editor Charlie Mahtesian on the significant places
Youngkin gained the most votes.

Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.
Charlie Mahtesian is senior politics editor for POLITICO.
Kristin Davison was a campaign strategist for Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin.
Jeff Roe was a campaign strategist for Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin.
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO audio.
Carlos Prieto is a producer for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.