In a surprising twist to Virginia’s political landscape, comments made by Jay Jones, the Democratic candidate for attorney general, have caused quite a stir in the ongoing debate against Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Sears. These remarks appear to have negatively impacted Jones’s standing, dramatically shifting the polling dynamics for the AG race.
Currently, Republican candidate Jason Miyares is showing a significant edge over Democrat Jones, while Sears is also gaining traction in the race. The atmosphere has certainly turned competitive.
As Paul Bedard reports in the Washington Examiner:
Virginia shake-up: Earle-Sears surging, Miyares overtakes Jones
Three weeks before Election Day, the races for governor and attorney general in Virginia have seen a paradigm shift, fueled by a recent debate and a texting scandal that has invigorated Republican hopes.
After a lengthy period of stagnation, Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears has halved the lead of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger. Attorney General Jason Miyares has eclipsed Democrat Jay Jones in polling.
A new Trafalgar Group poll of likely voters, completed on Friday, shows Earle-Sears trailing Spanberger by a mere 2.6%, with results at 47.7% to 45.1%. Meanwhile, Miyares leads Jones by a margin of 48.9% to 43.1%.
Earle-Sears actively pursued undecided voters during their Thursday debate, which is reflected in the latest polling data. Just a week ago, Spanberger led 47.1% to 41.9%, while undecided voters stood at 9.4%, now reduced to 5.6%.
Earle-Sears’s position is comfortably within the Trafalgar Group’s 2.9% margin of error, while Miyares has made a significant leap from a week prior when he trailed Jones 48.8% to 45%.
Hereās a snapshot of the current polling breakdown:
BREAKING: @trafalgar_group VA Statewide Election Polls (10/08-10/10)
VA Gov:
47.7% @SpanbergerForVA
45.1% @winwithwinsome
1.7% @Donna4Gov
5.6% UndVA Lt. Gov:
46.8% @SenatorHashmi
45.9% @JohnReid4VA
7.3% UndVA AG
48.9% @JasonMiyaresVA
43.1% @jonesjay
8.0% UndSee fullā¦ pic.twitter.com/2KtIYvvFSL
— Robert C. Cahaly (@RobertCahaly) October 11, 2025
MAJOR BREAKING: Virginia Democrat Jay Jones faces a steep decline, lagging behind Jason Miyares (R), while Winsome Sears (R) inches closer in the gubernatorial race.
AG:
Miyares: 49% (+6)
Jones: 43%Governor:
Spanberger: 47.7%ā¦ pic.twitter.com/FHHVkPs3dD— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 11, 2025
BREAKING: Jason Miyares rises to a six-point lead following the ātwo bulletsā scandal involving Jay Jones, while Sears gains momentum after a strong debate.
AG:
Miyares: 49% (+6)
Jones: 43%Governor:
Spanberger: 47.7% (+2.6)
Sears: 45.1%KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING, VIRGINIA! pic.twitter.com/2sHQxG6Wgc
— Virginia College Republicans (@vacollegegop) October 11, 2025
This current state of affairs has some crucial implications:
A crucial reminder: Trafalgar was the only polling organization to predict Glenn Youngkin’s lead in the GOP field back in 2021 when all others favored Amanda Chase. https://t.co/3ru6tZqSoK pic.twitter.com/4WR9ujqDVu
— Jia (@jiagrapher) October 11, 2025
The key takeaway in these turbulent political waters is the imminent need for voter turnout. Engaging a significant turnout could make the election results insurmountably transparent, minimizing the chances for electoral manipulation.
Mike LaChance has been reporting on higher education and politics for Legal Insurrection since 2012. His insights have also been featured across various platforms, including the Gateway Pundit, Daily Caller, and Breitbart.
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