1RICHMOND, VA – Private messages tied to former Virginia delegate Jay Jones have ignited a political firestorm just weeks before Election Day, drawing sharp criticism from Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and other Republican leaders.

Abigail voted for a man who fantasized about murdering a dad and his two boys, and about cops getting shot.

When you excuse evil, you invite it. pic.twitter.com/tt7kmjPu8o — Winsome Earle-Sears (@winwithwinsome) October 19, 2025

The controversy erupted after Rep. Abigail Spanberger , the Democratic nominee for governor, publicly confirmed she voted for Jones in the attorney general race, even as disturbing messages circulated online.

“I just cast my ballot for governor. I voted for myself. I also voted for Ghazala Hashmi for lieutenant governor, a

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