Virginia GOP Attorney General Encourages Split-Ticket Voting Amid Gubernatorial Race
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has made a strategic move by encouraging voters to split their ticket between himself and Democratic candidates in the state’s competitive Election Day race. This approach effectively sidelines fellow Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears, emphasizing the state’s status as a battleground where Democrats are vying to reclaim the governor’s seat and the attorney general’s position. Miyares’ appeal underscores the political strategies in Virginia, where a split-ticket approach could tip the balance in a closely contested race.
Miyares, running for re-election as Virginia’s top law enforcement official, faces Democratic candidate Jay Jones, a former member of the state’s House of Delegates. The attorney general’s video shared on X highlights a voter named Dave, who supports both Miyares and Democrat gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger. The video features Miyares stating,