Summary
Democrat Jay Jones won the election for Virginia’s attorney general despite controversy over past text messages. The texts showed Jones fantasizing about killing a Republican lawmaker, which brought strong reactions from both parties. His election victory was narrow, beating the Republican incumbent Jason Miyares.
Key Facts
- Jay Jones won Virginia’s attorney general race despite a scandal involving violent text messages.
- The messages, sent in 2022, fantasized about harming a Republican delegate.
- Jones admitted to sending the messages and apologized publicly.
- The controversy led to calls for Jones to withdraw, but he continued his campaign.
- The race drew national attention with involvement from high-profile Republicans, including President Donald Trump.
- Attack ads and debates focused on Jones's past texts and his apology.
- Jones narrowly defeated Jason Miyares, who had been attorney general since 2022.
- Jones positioned himself as opposed to Trump and highlighted his legislative achievements during the campaign.
