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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).

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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


Latest Virginia Attorney General News & Insights

Election News

AG Election Updates: Brown Clinches Utah GOP Nomination, Taylor Launches Bid for VA AG

Derek Brown has won the Republican nomination in the Utah attorney general’s race to fill the open seat, and will face Democrat Rudy Bautista in the 2024 general election. Utah AG Sean Reyes, a Republican, has announced that he will not seek reelection. Shannon Taylor, Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney, has announced that she will seek…

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Virginia AG Reaches $1.3 Million Settlement with NFL Team for Failing to Refund Season Ticket Deposits

Virginia AG Jason Miyares announced a settlement with Pro-Football LLC, the current owner of the Washington Commanders, to resolve allegations that the team’s failure to refund security deposits to season ticket holders violated state consumer protection laws.

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AGs Settle Opioid Epidemic-Related Claims Against Amneal Pharmaceuticals for $272.5M

A coalition of AGs reached a settlement in principle with Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to resolve allegations that it contributed to the opioid epidemic in its role as a drug manufacturer. According to the coalition, Amneal allegedly knowingly failed to monitor and report suspicious orders placed by its customers, as required by federal law. Under the…

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