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Jason Miyares on His Role as Virginia’s New Attorney General
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Attorney General Jason Miyares discusses what led him to run for office.
After winning the race with 50.4 percent of Virginia voters behind him, Miyares became the first Latino elected as attorney general. Miyares says he is ready to get to work, emphasizing that his duty is to all Virginians. This is a segment from VPM’s special inauguration coverage.
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Jason Miyares on His Role as Virginia’s New Attorney General
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After winning the race with 50.4 percent of Virginia voters behind him, Miyares became the first Latino elected as attorney general. Miyares says he is ready to get to work, emphasizing that his duty is to all Virginians. This is a segment from VPM’s special inauguration coverage.
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