Jay Jones projected to win Virginia attorney general race
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Jones narrowly defeats Miyares in Virginia attorney general race despite violent text messages
The Virginia attorney general race was rocked by revelations that Democrat Jay Jones sent violent text messages in 2022.
Jones, a Democrat, overcame revelations that he had sent violent texts suggesting that a Republican official deserved to be killed.
Jay Jones managed to pull out a win in Virginia, showing animus against President Donald Trump can lift even highly damaged candidates.
Hampton Roads gains more political power as Jay Jones becomes Virginia's new attorney general, joining other Tidewater leaders in state government.
NORFOLK, Va. — Election Day is only a few days away, and we are digging deeper into the race to be Virginia's Attorney General. Voters have the option to either re-elect the incumbent attorney general, Jason Miyares, or elect his challenger, Jay Jones. Election Day is November 4.