Summary
Jay Jones and Jason Miyares are in a close race for Virginia's attorney general position. Recent polls show that Jones is slightly ahead, but the difference is very small and within the margin of error. The race has gained attention due to leaked texts from Jones.
Key Facts
- Jay Jones and Jason Miyares are candidates for Virginia attorney general.
- Polls show a tight race, with neither candidate having a clear lead.
- Recent surveys indicate Jones has a slight edge, but it's within the margin of error.
- A controversy arose when leaked texts revealed Jones made a violent comment about a former politician, which he apologized for.
- One poll by Emerson College/The Hill shows Jones leading 49% to 47%.
- Quantus Insights poll found Jones slightly ahead at 47.4% to 46.9%.
- An InsiderAdvantage survey also shows Jones with a narrow 49% to 47% lead.
- The Trafalgar Group's poll shows Miyares slightly leading with 46.3% to Jones' 45.5%.
- Virginia voters are also electing a governor, lieutenant governor, and the House of Delegates members alongside the attorney general.
