Summary
Democrat Jay Jones is leading over Republican Jason Miyares in the race for Virginia's attorney general according to recent polls. Jones is facing controversy over violent text messages he sent in 2022. These messages have led some, including President Trump, to call for Jones to withdraw from the race.
Key Facts
- Jay Jones, a Democrat, is running against Republican Jason Miyares for Virginia's attorney general position.
- Recent polls show Jones leading with 54 percent to Miyares' 45 percent.
- In 2022, Jones sent texts joking about shooting a Republican leader, which have resurfaced and created controversy.
- Jones apologized for the texts, but Republican leaders, including President Trump, want him to leave the race.
- These texts are drawing attention amidst concerns about political violence in the U.S.
- Early voting for Virginia's statewide elections, including the attorney general race, is already underway.
