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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

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Virginia AG Confirms Commonwealth Is Bound by California’s Gas-Powered Vehicle Ban

Virginia AG Jason Miyares has confirmed that Virginia will be legally bound by a recent California rulemaking banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. As a result of legislation passed in 2021 by the Virginia General Assembly (then controlled by Democrats), Virginia is required to adopt the same automobile standards as those promulgated…

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Kilgore Joins Youngkin and Other State Officials at Carvana Grand Opening

On August 31, 2022 auto retailer Carvana, which has upended the car sales world with its car vending towers, opened a new inspection and reconditioning facility in Chesterfield, VA. Cozen O’Connor State AG partner Jerry Kilgore was honored to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony alongside Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren…

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AGs Call Foul on NFL Gender Discrimination; Congress Flags Financial Irregularities by Washington Commanders

A coalition of six state AGs, led by New York AG Letitia James, issued a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressing concern over the gender-based discrimination and hostile work environment allegations recently reported by the New York Times.

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