In Chesterfield County, Virginia, Republican incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares has called on voters to ensure their voices are heard as Election Day approaches. Miyares, during a rally held on Thursday, October 30, emphasized his belief in being the only candidate equipped to serve as Virginia’s Attorney General.

Addressing the crowd, Miyares stated, “Virginia is in the national and global spotlight. This election is a referendum on the decency we want to uphold in politics.”

Miyares further argued that the contest for the attorney general’s office transcends political lines, focusing instead on the need to reject violent political rhetoric. His comments come in light of revelations about Democratic candidate Jay Jones, who allegedly sent text messages in 2022 suggesting violence against a former colleague and his family.

Miyares questioned, “How can we entrust Jay Jones to console a grieving mother who has lost her child to violence when he has advocated for it himself?”

Supporting Miyares, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron echoed these concerns. They expressed that Jones has effectively disqualified himself from serving as Virginia’s chief law enforcement officer.

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown (R) and former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R) echoed the same sentiment, saying Jones has disqualified himself from being Virginia’s top cop. 

“If Virginia elects someone who frankly, I would never hire in my office, and probably wouldn’t even make it through a background check, that sends a message,” Brown said. “That sends a message to the country.”

A spokesperson for Jones’ campaign sent 8News the following statement regarding the rally:

“While 23 attorneys general fought to stop Donald Trump’s cuts to food assistance and ensure kids had enough to eat, Jason Miyares was off campaigning with other Republican AGs, turning a blind eye to the millions of Americans – including 850,000 Virginians – who rely on SNAP benefits. Virginia deserves an Attorney General who will put their interests first, and Miyares’ campaign stop makes it clear that Jay Jones is the only candidate who can do that.”