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Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general’s race amid texting scandal

  • On Tuesday, Democrat Jay Jones won the Virginia attorney general race, defeating Republican incumbent attorney general Jason Miyares, NBC News projected.
  • Last month, the resurfaced text messages thrust the low-profile race into national attention, and polling and betting markets shifted, showing the Republican with an edge ahead of Election Day.
  • The texts provoked bipartisan condemnation and calls to quit, with Republicans urging Jones to exit and Democrats condemning the texts, according to the Republican Attorneys General Association.
  • Jones' victory contributed to a Democratic sweep of Virginia statewide races, aided by Abigail Spanberger, Democratic gubernatorial nominee's comfortable win Tuesday.
  • Observers say the result positions Virginia as a bellwether heading into future midterm contests, amplifying the national conversation about political violence and voter frustration with the Trump administration.
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The Dispatch broke the news in on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
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