EXECUTIVE · VA · 1970-1974
Linwood Holton
Governor · Republican · Virginia
On the record
First GOP VA Gov of 20th century; father-in-law of Tim Kaine
Background
Abner Linwood Holton Jr. (1923–2021) was Virginia Governor 1970-74 — the first Republican Gov of VA since Reconstruction. Famously enrolled his daughter Anne in the desegregated Richmond public schools, an act of personal solidarity with court-ordered busing. Anne later married Tim Kaine (VA Gov 2006-10 + U.S. Senator 2013-). Holton's 1970 inaugural quote: "the era of defiance is behind us."
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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- Glenn Youngkin (2022-present)
- Ralph Northam (2018-2022)
- Terry McAuliffe (2014-2018)
- Bob McDonnell (2010-2014)
- Tim Kaine (2006-2010)
- Mark Warner (2002-2006)
- Jim Gilmore (1998-2002)
- George Allen (1994-1998)
- Doug Wilder (1990-1994)
- Gerald Baliles (1986-1990)
- Chuck Robb (1982-1986)
- John N. Dalton (1978-1982)
- Mills Godwin (1974-1978)
- Mills Godwin (1966-1970)
- Albertis S. Harrison Jr. (1962-1966)
- J. Lindsay Almond (1958-1962)