Opinion October 8 Virginia Democrats have a violence problem The violent text messages of Jay Jones, Virginia Democrats' attorney general candidate, represent a broader pattern of political violence among Virginia Democrats.
2025 Elections Coverage October 7 Virginia AG candidate embroiled in violent text message scandal cancels latest fundraiser amid backlash Democratic Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones canceled a Thursday fundraiser after facing backlash over 2022 text messages fantasizing about shooting his GOP opponent.
2025 Elections Coverage October 7 ‘Staggering’ silence: Democrats knocked for keeping mum about candidate who fantasized about murder Democrat senators kept silent when asked by Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital whether Virginia Democratic candidate Jay Jones should drop out of his race for attorney general over violent text messages.
Virginia Governor Race October 7 Mark Warner silent when pressed on whether Jay Jones should drop out over violent texts Jay Jones faces calls to exit Virginia's attorney general race over exposed texts depicting violence against Todd Gilbert, with mixed Democratic support.
Politics October 7 Winsome Earle-Sears releases ‘Two Bullets’ ad scathing opponent for failing to demand Jay Jones’ ouster Winsome Earle-Sears criticizes Abigail Spanberger in new political ad for supporting Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones amid controversy.
VIDEO October 7 Virginia GOP candidate for governor exposes Dems' 'two peas in a pod' after text scandal Virginia GOP gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears ridicules the 'lack of character' in the state's Democrats after a text scandal and more on 'The Story.'
Virginia Governor Race October 7 Alexander Vindman’s congressman brother leads off Dems boosting Jay Jones after texts: 'Send a message' Jay Jones faces criticism after texts about killing Republicans surface, but receives continued support from Virginia Rep. Yevgeny 'Eugene' Vindman and other Democrats.
Politics October 7 Dem senator's hefty donation to disgraced AG candidate's campaign comes back to haunt him Virginia Democratic Sen. Mark Warner gave $25,000 to Jay Jones' campaign for attorney general earlier this year and has remained silent on whether Jones should stay in the race.
Virginia Governor Race October 7 WATCH: Kaine defends Jones amid AG candidate’s texts envisioning murder of GOP leader: ‘Still a supporter’ Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine defends Jay Jones despite calling his texts about murdering Todd Gilbert "indefensible" in the attorney general race against Jason Miyares.
Virginia October 7 Virginia lawmaker claims Jay Jones said if more police were killed it would reduce shootings of civilians Jay Jones, Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate, denies saying police officers should die to change policy, amid controversy over violent 2022 text messages about then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert.
Elections October 7 The only two Dems running for governor in 2025 are former roommates with mirroring political careers Two Democratic House lawmakers who won their first elections in 2018 and roomed together on Capitol Hill are now competing in the only gubernatorial races happening in 2025.