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Democrat Jay Jones wins the Virginia attorney general race in 2025, defeating incumbent Republican Jason Miyares with 52.5% of the vote, as most votes have been reported and the race is called by The Associated Press.
In Virginia's upcoming elections, Democrat Abigail Spanberger leads with a 10-point margin over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, while other races for lieutenant governor and attorney general are very close. Voter enthusiasm is high, and key issues include threats to democracy and inflation. Polls show stable approval ratings for President Trump and Gov. Youngkin, with some shifts in candidate support and notable attention to a controversial text message incident involving Jay Jones.
In a contentious Virginia attorney general debate, Republican incumbent Jason Miyares criticized Democrat Jay Jones over past violent texts, which Jones apologized for, while Jones focused on criticizing Miyares' stance on national issues and his record on holding the federal government accountable. The debate highlighted the impact of the texts on the race and the broader political tensions in Virginia.
Virginia's Jones apologized for violent-themed texts amid political debate, with Attorney General Miyares condemning him and criticizing his judgment, while Jones defended his actions and addressed past legal issues. The controversy has drawn national Republican criticism.