Reid responds
"What I didn't expect was the governor I have always supported to call and demand my resignation without even showing me the supposed evidence or offering me a chance to respond," Reid said.
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Reid is not backing down
Republican lieutenant governor nominee John Reid just released a long statement in response to Gov. Glenn Youngkin asking him to step aside from the race.
Reid is not stepping down and says he plans to fight back. Read his full statement below: