Ralph Northam

Ralph Northam is an American politician and physician who served as the Governor of Virginia from 2018 to 2022. He is a member of the Democratic Party and previously held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. Northam, who has a background in pediatrics, earned attention for his policies on healthcare, education, and gun control. His tenure was marked by significant controversies, particularly related to a racially insensitive photo that emerged from his 1984 yearbook, which led to calls for his resignation. Despite this, he completed his term and focused on legislative accomplishments in Virginia.