Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia Kay Coles James has resigned, Gov. Glenn Youngkin introduced Tuesday.

No purpose was given for her resignation. Kelly Gee, who at present serves as the manager director of the Virginia Lottery, might be taking on.

“Secretary James is a leader, a trailblazer and a dedicated public servant to our Commonwealth and our nation,” Mr. Youngkin stated in an announcement. “I thank Kay for her service to Virginians and for her expertise as we made impactful change. Together, she helped us deliver on our promises to change the trajectory of the Commonwealth. I am grateful for her immense contributions and proud to call her a friend.”

Ms. James stated it was “a pleasure … serving the citizens of the Commonwealth and our incredible Governor.”

“We have worked together in the cabinet to deliver on the governor’s promise of making Virginia the best place to live, work and raise a family,” she stated in an announcement.

The assertion stated she's going to proceed together with her place as a board member at James Madison University.

In the discharge, Mr. Youngkin stated Ms. Gee’s “valuable expertise, years of public service, and commitment” make her a wonderful selection for the position.

“I am thrilled to move into a new role within the Youngkin administration as Secretary of the Commonwealth,” Ms. Gee stated within the assertion. “After a decade of public service, I look forward to serving the Commonwealth in this new capacity by assisting Virginians on behalf of the Governor. Secretary James has served Virginians incredibly well, and I look forward to building on her progress.”

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