Virginia, Jason Miyares and Jay Jones
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Virginia's race for attorney general took center stage as Jay Jones and Jason Miyares faced off in a debate that immediately addressed two recent controversies surrounding Jones.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) and former state Del. Jay Jones (D) came face-to-face on Thursday at a highly anticipated attorney general’s debate in Richmond amid a stunning scandal that has put renewed interest on the downballot race.
Jay Jones apologized for the 2022 text messages that espoused violent rhetoric. Incumbent Jason Miyares questioned his opponent’s judgement and suitability for the office. But after that,
Peaceful protesters gathered outside of Thursday night’s Virginia Attorney General debate to condemn current Attorney General Jason Miyares’ stance on abortion and his affiliation with
President Donald Trump on Friday again declined to endorse Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, instead reaffirming his support for Attorney General Miyares.