Voters in Virginia will head to the polls this November to pick a new governor. Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, and Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican, have each already locked down their parties’ nominations.

The Republican ticket for Virginia's statewide races this year is set. Why it matters: It's a strikingly diverse slate of candidates for the Old Dominion. The big picture: Richmond conservative talk show host John Reid secured the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor Monday after the only other candidate dropped out.