Attorney General Virginia debate Jones Miyares.

Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares and former Democratic Del. Jay Jones have faced off on the debate stage in Virginia’s attorney general’s race. Jones’ text messages suggesting political violence against a prominent Republican back in 2022 took center stage. Miyares described the incident as disqualifying. Jones apologized and sought to change the narrative, saying other politicians have used extreme rhetoric. Virginia is one of just two states electing candidates for statewide office this November. The White House’s recent actions also have an outsize impact in a state filled with federal employees and military personnel.