New Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Names Pro-Life Advocate Kay Cole James to Top Position

Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin has named former Heritage Foundation President Kay C. James to be the next secretary of the commonwealth.

“Secretary James will be a true asset to the administration,” Youngkin said in a Friday press release announcing James’ appointment. “Our shared vision, combined with her tremendous experience, will pave the way for a new day in Virginia.”

As secretary, James will assist the governor in a number of capacities and maintain official state records.

James, 72, has spent much of her career fighting for conservative values and is no stranger to the field of public policy.

“As a lifelong Virginian who has devoted much of my career to public service, I see serving as secretary as one more opportunity to give back to the commonwealth that has given so much to me,” she said.

James’ career in public service began as a school board member in Fairfax County, Virginia, and then as a member of the Virginia State Board of Education.

Service in the field of education has been a continual theme throughout James’ career… (Excerpts from LifeNews.com)