Pat Herrity Withdraws from Virginia Lieutenant Governor Race, John Reid Secures GOP Nomination

Pat Herrity has withdrawn from the Republican primary for Virginia's lieutenant governor race due to health reasons following heart surgery, leaving former radio host John Reid as the sole Republican candidate. Political analysts suggest that the lieutenant governor race is unlikely to significantly impact the outcome of the November elections, as most voters typically align their choice with their preferred gubernatorial candidate. Republicans may benefit from having their ticket finalized early, presenting a united front with Winsome Earle-Sears for governor and Jason Miyares for attorney general. On the Democratic side, six candidates remain in the primary for lieutenant governor, with their nominee set to be chosen on June 17. Both parties have already selected their nominees for governor, and the state's attorney general race features two Democratic contenders, while the Republican incumbent is unopposed. The upcoming November election will also see all 100 House of Delegates seats on the ballot, though most incumbents face little opposition in the primaries.