https://www.virginiamercury.com/2022/01/25/youngkin-says-he-intends-to-replace-virginias-top-election-official/

Election commissioner Chris Piper was appointed four years ago by Ralph Northam, who was later embroiled in a scandal involving black face and a KKK hood.

As is his right and as is expected by a new administration, political allies from past regimes are purged.

Seems sensible to cut ties with anyone pushed forward by the last tainted Governor and start fresh.