In Chesterfield County, Virginia, Republican incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares is calling on residents to participate in the electoral process before Election Day arrives.

On Thursday, October 30, Miyares organized a rally in Chesterfield, where he asserted to attendees that he stands as the sole candidate fit to serve as Virginia’s Attorney General.

“Virginia has captured the attention of the nation, and indeed the world,” Miyares stated to the crowd. “This election is a referendum on the type of decency we wish to uphold in our political landscape.”

Miyares emphasized that the attorney general race extends beyond mere political lines. He highlighted the need to denounce violent political language in light of revelations that Jay Jones, the Democratic contender for attorney general, had in 2022 sent text messages suggesting that a former colleague and his children should face harm.

Miyares questioned, “How can Jay Jones offer solace to a grieving mother who has lost her child to violence when he himself has endorsed such actions?”

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.”