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Virginia AG Debate Tonight Centers on Jay Jones Texts Controversy

Polling after the leak shows a shift toward Jason Miyares, making the University of Richmond forum a pivotal test.

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Overview

  • Jay Jones and Jason Miyares meet for their only debate at 6 p.m. Thursday, streamed by the University of Richmond.
  • A Trafalgar Group survey taken Oct. 8–10 shows Miyares at about 49% to Jones’ 43%, reversing Jones’ pre-scandal lead.
  • The 2022 texts published by National Review described shooting former House Speaker Todd Gilbert and referenced his children.
  • Jones has apologized to Gilbert and his family but remains in the race as Republicans, including President Donald Trump and Gov. Glenn Youngkin, urge him to withdraw and many Democrats refrain from that call.
  • Early voting is underway, and GOP allies have intensified attacks and spending as analysts expect Jones to reiterate apologies and Miyares to press both the messages and policy contrasts.