BREAKING: Jay Jones, Radical Democrat Who Fantasized About Murdering Republicans, Wins Virginia Attorney General Election
Former Del. Jay Jones (Credit:{ }Jay Jones for Virginia)
Virginia has shifted blue once again, as Democrat Jay Jones defeated Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in Tuesday’s closely watched Attorney General race.
Decision Desk HQ projected Jones as the winner late Tuesday night, marking a significant victory for Virginia Democrats.
Decision Desk HQ projects Jay Jones to win the Virginia Attorney General election.#DecisionMade: 8:26 pm ET
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— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) November 5, 2025
Jones’ campaign, however, has been clouded by controversy. Last month, National Review published a series of 2022 text messages allegedly sent by Jones, in which he appeared to express violent fantasies involving prominent Republicans, including then–Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert.
According to the report, the messages surfaced during a conversation in which Jones was venting frustration over what he viewed as excessive praise for the late moderate Democratic legislator Joe Johnson Jr.
The private messages offer a disturbing glimpse into how Jones — who is looking to oust incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this fall — describes his political adversaries in private conversations. pic.twitter.com/vvbtcn4vIQ
— National Review (@NRO) October 3, 2025
The release of those messages sparked widespread condemnation from Republicans and calls for accountability. Despite the backlash, Jones managed to secure a win over Miyares, who had served as Attorney General since 2022.
President Trump and other national Republican leaders have not yet issued statements regarding the election results.
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