Leadership Changes at NAAG and RAGA, New Appointments in Virginia AG Office
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Virginia Attorney General
- Current State AG
- Jason Miyares (R)
- Political Party
- Republican
- Assumed Office
2022
Jason Miyares was elected as attorney general in 2021. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2015 to 2021 while also working as a partner with the consulting firm Madison Strategies. Earlier in his career, AG Miyares was an assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Virginia Beach, and also worked as a campaign manager and adviser to former U.S. Congressman Scott Rigell (R-VA).
Jason Miyares was elected as attorney general in 2021. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2015 to 2021 while also working as a partner with the consulting firm Madison Strategies. Earlier in his career, AG Miyares was an assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Virginia Beach, and also worked as a campaign manager and adviser to former U.S. Congressman Scott Rigell (R-VA).
The AG is elected in Virginia. AG Miyares was elected on November 2, 2021
- Next Election:November 4, 2025
- Election Process:Elected
- Term/Limit:4 years / none
Election Timeline & Candidates
- Candidate Filing Deadline
- Primary Election
- General Election
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