By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrat-jay-jones-elected-virginia-attorney-general-over-gop-incumbent-jason-miyares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Democrat Jay Jones elected Virginia attorney general over GOP incumbent Jason Miyares Politics Nov 4, 2025 10:24 PM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Jay Jones won the race for attorney general of Virginia on Tuesday, ousting Republican incumbent Jason Miyares. Live Results: Virginia 2025 election Jones was criticized during the campaign after text messages he wrote in 2022 endorsing violence toward a political rival were made public. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Jones is a former member of the state House of Delegates, representing a district around Norfolk for two terms. Find more of our Vote 2025 coverage LIVE UPDATES: Election Day 2025 READ MORE: How to track 2025 election results WATCH: How a Mamdani win could change New York City and the Democratic Party WATCH: How the Virginia governor’s race became a microcosm of national issues WATCH: Why Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court election has national implications WATCH: A look at the New Jersey governor’s race and its national implications A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Jay Jones won the race for attorney general of Virginia on Tuesday, ousting Republican incumbent Jason Miyares. Live Results: Virginia 2025 election Jones was criticized during the campaign after text messages he wrote in 2022 endorsing violence toward a political rival were made public. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Jones is a former member of the state House of Delegates, representing a district around Norfolk for two terms. Find more of our Vote 2025 coverage LIVE UPDATES: Election Day 2025 READ MORE: How to track 2025 election results WATCH: How a Mamdani win could change New York City and the Democratic Party WATCH: How the Virginia governor’s race became a microcosm of national issues WATCH: Why Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court election has national implications WATCH: A look at the New Jersey governor’s race and its national implications A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now