Democrat Jay Jones defeats Virginia GOP attorney general Jason Miyares amid text controversy
Virginia Election Results In a surprising turn of events, Democrat Jay Jones edged out Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares in the recent election, effectively securing all state offices in Virginia. This victory occurred despite the release of controversial text messages during the campaign that exposed Jones’ support for political violence. When The Associated Press reported […]
Virginia GOP Attorney General Miyares urges voters to mix their choices with Democrats
Virginia Attorney General Encourages Split Ballot Voting In an interesting turn of events, Republican Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has shown a distinct lack of support for his fellow Republican gubernatorial candidate, Winsome Earl Sears. Instead, he’s seemingly urging voters to consider casting their ballots for both himself and Democrats. Miyares is currently running for […]
Jay Jones launches ad connecting Miyares to Trump in Virginia AG contest
Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general, Jay Jones, launched his first campaign advertisement on Monday, following a recent text message scandal that has disrupted his efforts just weeks before the election. This advertisement, which is part of a six-figure marketing strategy throughout the state, is available for viewing online. In a brief 30-second spot, Jones […]
Miyares doubts Jones’ qualifications for Attorney General following murder text controversy
Attorney General Jason Miyares Seeks Reelection Amid Controversy Short Pump, VA – Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is making a case for why voters should “rehire” him as the state’s top law enforcement officer, citing his record over the past four years. He spoke to Fox News Digital before a debate set for Thursday. Miyares […]
Trump Supports Virginia Republican AG Candidate Jason Miyares
Trump Endorses Miyares, Criticizes Jones President Donald Trump has expressed his support for Virginia’s Republican Attorney General, Jason Miyares, while urging Democratic opponent Jay Jones to withdraw from the race. This came after remarks made by Jones about filming a Republican politician sparked controversy. In a post on Truth Social, Trump referred to a 2022 […]
Miyares and Sears claim Democrat Jay Jones is ‘unqualified’ after violent messages are revealed.
Virginia’s Attorney General Jason Miyares and Lt. Col. Wynn Sile Sears indicated this weekend that Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones has been disqualified from the race. This came after disturbing text messages emerged in which Jones expressed a desire for harm to come to the child of a Republican opponent. This situation has escalated significantly, […]
19 Virginia sheriffs support Miyares over Democrat Jones in attorney general election
Virginia Sheriffs Back Jason Miyares in Attorney General Race A group of 19 sheriffs from Virginia has publicly expressed support for incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares after Democrats selected former Attorney General Jay Jones to run against him this November. Following the primary, the sheriffs stated in a letter, “The choice is clear. The decision […]
19 Virginia sheriffs back Miyares against Democrat Jones in attorney general contest
Virginia Sheriffs Endorse Attorney General Jason Miyares A group of 19 sheriffs from Virginia have thrown their support behind incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares following the Democratic nomination of former Attorney General Jay Jones to challenge him in the upcoming November election. In a letter addressing a colleague shortly after the primary, the sheriffs stated, […]
Youngkin, Miyares slam Biden for granting clemency to ‘cop killers’
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Thursday that President Biden has pardoned the “Waverly Two” who admitted responsibility for the 1998 murder of a Sussex County police officer. He strongly criticized the president. “I am beyond outraged that President Biden has accepted responsibility for the brutal murders of Ferrone Claiborne […]
Virginia AG Jason Miyares concerned that changes to sentencing reductions pose public safety risk
(The Center Square) Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is concerned that some changes to his state’s sentencing program could jeopardize public safety. Currently, more than 7,000 “violent criminals” are eligible for reductions. On July 1, inmates who have committed both violent and nonviolent crimes became eligible for significant reductions in their sentences for the nonviolent […]