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).

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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

Election Timeline & Candidates

March 27, 2025Candidate Filing Deadline
June 17, 2025Primary Election
November 4, 2025General Election

Democrat

Jay Jones (D)

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Republican

Incumbent

Jason Miyares (R)

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Democrat

Jay Jones (D)

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Republican

Incumbent

Jason Miyares (R)

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Latest Virginia Attorney General News & Insights

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News June 26, 2025

AG Candidate Fields Grow in AL, MI & TX; Jones the Victor in VA Primary; SC AG to Run for Governor

Alabama – Katherine Robertson, chief counsel to Alabama AG Steve Marshall, announced she is running for Alabama AG in 2026. AG Marshall, who is term-limited, is running in the 2026 GOP primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Senator Tommy Tuberville.

Podcast June 24, 2025

Quick Guide: The VA Primary – A Bellwether For the Country?

In Episode 7 of Season 5 former VA Chief Deputy AG Chuck Slemp runs down the Democratic candidates in the upcoming VA Primary with Grace Garver and gives his prediction for who will win the race in November.

News May 22, 2025

NV State Treasurer Running for AG; New Senior Staff in NJ, SC & VA

Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine announced he is running for the Democratic nomination for AG. He is the first candidate to announce his intention to run for AG to replace AG Aaron Ford, who is term-limited.

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