Glenn Youngkin: Republican set to win Virginia governor race - US media

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Republican Glenn Youngkin is set to be elected as Virginia's next governor in a major upset, according to US media projections.

He is 2.7 points ahead of Democrat Terry McAuliffe, with more than 95% 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 by 10 points in Virginia just a year ago.

In a speech to cheering fans, Mr Youngkin called his victory a "defining moment".

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