Virginia Election
Virginia voters react to Jay Jones scandal in gubernatorial race
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Residents in Winchester, Virginia, expressed divided opinions on the gubernatorial candidates amid Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones' controversial texts referencing violence against a Republican lawmaker. Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears has criticized Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger for not demanding Jones' withdrawal, while Spanberger's campaign has run ads mocking Earle-Sears using a clip that imitates Kamala Harris. The scandal has intensified the race with three weeks until Election Day.
In a heated debate at Norfolk State University, Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears pressed Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger to condemn attorney general candidate Jay Jones over his violent text messages, while also criticizing her stance on transgender bathroom policies. Spanberger dodged direct answers on Jones' endorsement and transgender issues, leading to a tightening race. The exchange highlighted ongoing controversies in Virginia's 2025 election.
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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.