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Virginia lieutenant governor candidate fires back after Youngkin calls for him to step down - Washington Examiner

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Republican candidate for Virginia Lt. Gov. John Reid is pushing back after Gov. Glenn Youngkin urged him to withdraw from the race.

Reid calls allegations involving sexually explicit online content are false, politically motivated, and rooted in anti-gay bias.

Reid has adamantly denied the material is his, saying anyone could create an account mimicking his.

Virginia Lt . Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears , who is running for governor, weighed in on the controversy.

Reid emphasized that the GOP has already settled on its nominee.

The party’s internal rift may prove consequential as Republicans look to maintain their foothold in Virginia .

Early voting in the general election begins Friday .