Pressure Mounts on Virginia AG Nominee Jay Jones After Violent 2022 Texts Surface

Did Jones really imagine that his malignant texts to a GOP delegate would remain confidential? • Virginia Mercury

Virginia Democratic AG nominee's violent texts shake up the closing weeks of the state's race for governor

The final month of Virginia’s race for governor appeared poised to center on issues like affordability, abortion and transgender rights

Virginia AG to Newsmax: ‘Floored’ by Jay Jones’ Texts

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares told Newsmax on Monday that he was "floored" by Democrat Attorney General candidate Jay Jones' text messages targeting a former Republican lawmaker, calling them disqualifying for anyone seeking to serve as the state's top law enforcement officer. On "Rob Schmitt Tonight," Miyares said the messages — in which Jones said he wanted to put "two bullets" in the head of then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert, a Republ…

Jay Jones Controversy Jolts VA's 2025 Elections

Va. Police Union Urges Democrat Jones to End AG Bid

The Virginia Fraternal Order of Police is demanding that state attorney general candidate Jay Jones, a Democrat, withdraw from the race following revelations that he sent violent text messages in 2022 about a political opponent and his family. In a letter posted to X, the state police union condemned the messages, calling them "unacceptable" and disqualifying for someone seeking to become Virginia's top prosecutor. "The men and women of the Virg…

Virginia AG candidate’s violent text messages may have ripple effects in state governor’s race

Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones sent violent text messages wishing harm on a prominent Republican lawmaker, which may threaten other state Democratic candidates.