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Democrat Jay Jones elected Virginia attorney general over GOP incumbent Jason Miyares

Democrat Jay Jones elected Virginia attorney general over GOP incumbent Jason Miyares

Summary

Democrat Jay Jones won the election for attorney general in Virginia, defeating the Republican incumbent Jason Miyares. During the campaign, Jones faced criticism for past text messages that were revealed, suggesting violence against a political opponent.

Key Facts

  • Jay Jones is a Democrat.
  • Jones won the election for attorney general in Virginia.
  • Jason Miyares, a Republican, was the incumbent attorney general who lost.
  • Jones faced criticism over text messages from 2022.
  • The text messages suggested violence toward a political rival.
  • The election took place in Virginia in 2025.

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