Virginia Democrats are bracing for the possibility of split-ticket results in the governor and attorney general races, which could pose a significant impact on policy and issues like redistricting. While former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) continues to hold a lead over Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R), the attorney general’s race is increasingly looking like a wild card. Polls released in the weeks following news of unearthed violent texts sent by Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones in 2022 have shown an increasingly tight race between him and incumbent state Attorney General Jason Miyares (R), with some more recent polling showing Miyares leading.

A scenario in which Spanberger wins the governor’s mansion and Miyares retains his position would create a headache for Democrats

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