Jay Jones defeated incumbent Jason Miyares in the general election for Attorney General of Virginia on November 4, 2025. Jay Jones defeated Shannon Taylor in the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Virginia on June 17, 2025.

4 days ago - The 2025 Virginia Attorney General election was held in the US state of Virginia on November 4, 2025, to elect the attorney general. Incumbent Republican Jason Miyares lost his bid for a second term to a challenge by the Democratic nominee Jay Jones in the general election.

VPAP is a trusted, nonpartisan source for information about Virginia politics. Sign Up Now · It's free! VPAP is supported entirely by tax-deductible contributions. Donate Now · 2025 · 2021 2017 2013 2009 2005 2001 1997 · REPUBLICAN · Miyares · 46.46% DEMOCRAT · Jones · WINNER: 53.14% View Primary ·

Viewing 2021 Attorney General Democratic Primary. Candidates in this election and votes received: Mark Rankin Herring (56.6%), and Jerrauld Charles Corey Jones (43.4%).

Virginia Attorney General election, 2025 (June 17 Republican primary) ... Jay Jones defeated Shannon Taylor in the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Virginia on June 17, 2025.

May 9, 2025 - Below are the candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General that qualified to appear on the ballot for the 2025 primary elections. The DPVA’s role during the primary election is to remain neutral and ensure a fair, transparent, and efficient process for all candidates.

June 16, 2025 - The race for the Democratic nomination for attorney general in Virginia is heating up — and the primary is Tuesday.

August 13, 2025 - Abigail Spanberger on the Democratic ticket to face a Republican trio of current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, former Richmond talk radio host John Reid and incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares.

June 18, 2025 - Jay Jones was one of three contenders hoping to become Virginia’s next attorney general. He earned his party’s nomination on primary day, June 17 2025. (Photo courtesy campaign) In a nail-biter Democratic primary Tuesday, Jay Jones narrowly ...

June 18, 2025 - Former Del. Jay Jones has won the Democratic nomination in the race for Virginia attorney general. He fended off a challenge from a Richmond-area county prosecutor who sought to cast herself as the most experienced candidate.

13 hours ago - "Delegate-elect Schmidt brings proven leadership as an accomplished attorney and longtime community advocate who has spent his career fighting for civil rights, supporting small businesses, and standing up for environmental justice. Together, these victories send a clear message: when we remain laser-focused on making Virginia more affordable and a place where all can thrive, we can win and will keep winning."

5 hours ago - Winsome Earle-Sears, Lieutenant ... former state delegate for HD-33 (2014–2024), and candidate for SD-1 in 2023 · Jason Miyares, Virginia attorney general (2022–present) (ran for re-election)...

November 5, 2025 - Shortly after 10 p.m., The Associated Press called Virginia's attorney general election for Jay Jones, apparently completing the Democratic Party's sweep of the commonwealth's top three statewide offices.

June 14, 2025 - Unlike most other states, Virginians will elect their attorney general this November, nearly a year after the country voted for the president and his consequential agenda. Miyares has waded into the political arena. He often spars on social media with progressive prosecutors throughout Virginia for being too lenient in prosecuting criminal cases. Still, Miyares rebuffed the notion that suing Trump is his top concern. He said the Democrats looking to replace him fail to understand the nature of his position.

May 16, 2025 - The two Democratic candidates are competing for the chance to challenge incumbent Republican Jason Miyares in the fall.

May 7, 2025 - Democratic candidates for Virginia Attorney General, from left: Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor.

November 6, 2025 - Former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger will become Virginia’s first female governor after her comprehensive defeat of Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Former state Del.

June 24, 2025 - In a closely contested Democratic primary held on Tuesday, June 17, Virginia state delegate Jay Jones narrowly defeated Henrico County Commonwealth's

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