Summary
Jay Jones' prospects in the Virginia attorney general race recently improved according to betting odds. Despite previous controversies affecting his campaign, last-minute betting shifts favored Jones over incumbent Jason Miyares. The change was linked to turnout data showing strong Democratic voter participation.
Key Facts
- Jay Jones is a Democrat running for Virginia attorney general against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares.
- Betting odds on Polymarket initially favored Miyares, but shifted in favor of Jones on Election Day.
- Miyares had a peak chance of 75% to win, but later fell to 37% by the afternoon of Election Day.
- Another betting odds site, Kalshi, also showed Jones ahead by the evening.
- High Democratic voter turnout was noted as a reason for the odds shift.
- Miyares was leading in most polls, but the race was still close.
- Jones faced past criticism for a controversial 2022 text message about political violence.
- Jones has apologized for the text message and stated his campaign focuses on Virginians' needs.
