Summary
A new poll indicates that Jay Jones, a Democratic candidate for Virginia Attorney General, has lost support following a controversy over past text messages. In the messages, Jones made violent remarks about a Republican House Speaker and referred to his children negatively. The poll shows Republican incumbent Jason Miyares gaining support.
Key Facts
- Jay Jones is running for Virginia Attorney General against current Attorney General Jason Miyares.
- Jones' support dropped from 48.8% to 43.1% after past text messages surfaced.
- In the messages, Jones hypothetically talked about shooting the then-Republican House Speaker, Todd Gilbert.
- The controversy stemmed from screenshots released by the National Review.
- President Donald Trump and Governor Glenn Youngkin have criticized Jones' remarks.
- State Republicans have launched ads targeting Jones over these messages.
- The election for Virginia Attorney General and other positions is on November 4.
