A shocking text message scandal is sending shockwaves through Virginia's attorney general election, threatening to upend the state's Democratic ticket. A leaked exchange between Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and a Republican colleague appears to show the two discussing a plan to investigate a prominent Democrat, sparking allegations of politicization and potential voter suppression. The controversy has sparked intense scrutiny of Miyares, who is seeking re-election this year, and raised questions about the motives of his running mate, Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin. With Spanberger, a popular Democratic congresswoman, at the top of the ticket, the scandal has the potential to have far-reaching implications for the state's politics and the party's chances in the upcoming election.
Jones text scandal reshapes Virginia’s attorney general race — and tests Spanberger’s ticket Virginia Mercury
