Overview

• National Review published screenshots of 2022 texts in which Jones said Todd Gilbert would get “two bullets to the head” and that he would “piss on” Republican lawmakers’ graves.
• Republican Delegate Carrie Coyner, the recipient, confirmed the exchange and called the remarks disturbing and disqualifying.
• Jones issued a public apology, said he contacted Gilbert and his family, and told local TV he will stay in the race against incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares.
• Republicans including Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Republican Attorneys General Association urged Jones to withdraw, with RAGA launching a site hosting the texts.
• Democrats such as Abigail Spanberger and Sen. Mark Warner condemned the language and pressed for accountability, as early voting continues in a closely contested race.