Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones faces backlash over violent texts

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Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general Jay Jones is under intense scrutiny after 2022 text messages surfaced calling for the violent death of a Republican lawmaker. Republicans have surged funding for incumbent Jason Miyares amid calls for Jones to drop out, while Democrats have condemned the messages but largely defended his candidacy. The scandal has tightened the race with one month until Election Day.