Campaign Scandal
Winsome Earle-Sears releases ad tying Spanberger to Jay Jones scandal
Reported by AI
Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears launched a campaign ad on October 5, 2025, connecting her Democratic opponent Abigail Spanberger to attorney general candidate Jay Jones amid resurfaced violent text messages. The ad highlights disturbing 2022 messages from Jones targeting a GOP leader. Spanberger has condemned the texts but not called for Jones to withdraw.