Overview

• On NBC’s Meet the Press, Sen. Tim Kaine said the controversy will not hurt Abigail Spanberger’s gubernatorial bid and added he would not call on a Republican to quit over comparable texts, while acknowledging the AG race has been affected.
• Leaked 2022 messages show Democratic AG nominee Jay Jones discussed shooting then–House Speaker Todd Gilbert and referenced harm to his family, which Jones has apologized for.
• President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and other Republicans have urged Jones to withdraw, and GOP gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears released an ad linking Spanberger to him.
• DNC Chair Ken Martin said Jones has taken responsibility and apologized, emphasizing that Virginia voters will make the final decision.
• Some polls now show incumbent Jason Miyares leading Jones, and voting in Virginia has already begun.