Virginia and Maryland share a border, a climate, and a proximity to Washington, D.C. But only one has a Republican governor—and it’s outperforming the other on a number of important metrics.
A letter from Virginia Secretary of Finance Stephen E. Cummings comparing the commonwealth’s finances to those of its neighbor said that between January 2022 and June 2024, Virginia added 259,000 jobs, while Maryland added only 73,000, making it last in the nation.
When it comes to the number of net inbound U-Hauls — which suggests the rate of people moving to the state — Virginia ranked 10th, while Maryland ranked 44th.
Cummings’s letter, a copy of which was obtained by The Daily Wire, was addressed to a Democrat state senator who had requested the comparison.
The letter said under Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Virginia has built up its cash reserves, or rainy day fund, ending fiscal…
