JUST IN: Virginia Attorney General Race Takes a Dramatic Turn as Jay Jones Faces Renewed Scrutiny

The resurfacing of the messages triggered immediate and intense backlash—not only from Republicans, who were quick to highlight the controversy, but also from prominent Democrats who voiced disappointment and concern.

The impact of the controversy was immediate and measurable. A new poll released on October 23 revealed that Jones’s once-stable lead had evaporated almost overnight.

The poll showed Jason Miyares pulling ahead by a narrow but symbolically powerful margin—46% to 45%. While a single percentage point difference might appear small, the shift represents a significant 2.4-point swing compared to earlier polling.

This reversal is particularly notable given how close the election is and how sensitive voters can be to concerns about character, judgment, and personal accountability.

More striking than the numbers themselves is how widely voters seem to be aware of the controversy. According to the poll, 75% of likely voters know about the resurfaced messages. Among this group, 56% say the episode has made them less likely to support Jones.

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