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Jason Miyares[1] (born February 11, 1976) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 48th attorney general of Virginia from 2022 to 2026. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 82nd district from 2016 to 2022.

Key Information

Miyares was elected to be Virginia's attorney general in 2021, defeating Democratic incumbent Mark Herring. The son of a Cuban immigrant, he was the first Hispanic American elected statewide in Virginia as well as the first to serve as attorney general in the Commonwealth. He lost reelection to Democrat Jay Jones in 2025.[2]

Early life and education

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Miyares was born on February 11, 1976, in Greensboro, North Carolina. He attended public schools in Virginia Beach.[3] His mother, Miriam Miyares, fled from Cuba in 1965.[4][5] His brothers are Bryan Redding, a commercial cinematographer and the late Steven Marcus Miyares, a Virginia criminal defense attorney.[6]

Miyares graduated from James Madison University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and from William & Mary Law School in 2005 with a Juris Doctor degree.[3] He was Chairman of the Hampton Roads Young Republicans and a founding member of the Hampton Roads Federalist Society.[7] He later served as an assistant commonwealth's attorney in Virginia Beach.[8][9]

Career

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Miyares worked on George Allen's 2000 Senate campaign.[10] He was campaign manager and advisor to Republican Scott Rigell in the 2010 and 2012 congressional elections.[9][11] Miyares worked as a prosecutor in the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.[12] He was later a partner with the consulting firm Madison Strategies.[9] He also worked at the Virginia Beach law firm Hanger Law until his election to the office of Attorney General.[13]

Virginia House of Delegates

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In 2015, Miyares ran for the Virginia House of Delegates' seat being vacated by Bill DeSteph, who ran successfully for the Virginia State Senate. Unopposed in the June 2015 Republican primary, he defeated Democrat Bill Fleming in the November 2015 general election.[14] He was the first Cuban American elected to the Virginia General Assembly.[4] He was reelected in 2017 and 2019.[15] He served on three committees: General Laws, Courts of Justice, and Transportation.[16] Miyares also served on the Virginia Board of Veterans Services and as Chairman of the Commission on Equal Opportunity for Virginians in Aspiring and Diverse Communities.[16] Miyares was the 2018 and 2019 "Legislator of the Year" by the College of Affordability and Public Trust and 2018 "Legislator of the Year" by the Hampton Roads Military Officers Association.[16] In 2019, he received the "Action Award" by the Safe House Project.[16]

He endorsed Marco Rubio in the 2016 Republican presidential primaries, and was Rubio's Virginia campaign co-chairman.[17] In 2016, amid the Cuban thaw, Miyares criticized Governor Terry McAuliffe's outreach to Cuba.[18] Miyares introduced a non-binding resolution (H.J. 1777) in 2016 condemning the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.[19][better source needed]

In November 2018, an amendment proposal from Miyares was placed into the Constitution of Virginia that allows spouses of veterans with disabilities who have died to receive a full property tax exemption on the home they live in if they choose to relocate.[20] In August 2019, Miyares offered HB 4031, a red flag law bill.[21] Miyares believes his "bill has a balance of due process and constitutional rights while keeping guns out of the hands of those who can be dangerous due to mental health."[21] In October 2019, Miyares said he planned to reintroduce "legislation that would allow the state to work directly with the Army Corps of Engineers on large flooding mitigation projects."[22]

Miyares authored two bills in 2019 that became law: one that allowed public colleges and universities to offer scholarships for students in foster care and another that required public colleges and universities to hold a public comment period at Board of Visitors (BOV) meetings when tuition increases were proposed.[22] In March 2020, Miyares opposed legislation to increase the minimum wage in Virginia.[23] In August 2020, he offered HB 5037, a bill that would grant immunity, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence, to public officials and businesses who followed public health measures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.[24] In September 2020, Miyares voted against legislation to authorize local governments to remove Confederate monuments on public property.[25]

Miyares opposed the decision to abolish capital punishment in Virginia in February 2021.[26][27]

Virginia Attorney General (2022–2026)

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2021 Virginia Attorney General Election

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Main article: 2021 Virginia Attorney General election

In May 2021, Miyares was nominated as the Republican candidate for Virginia Attorney General. He ran against Mark Herring, the incumbent Democratic attorney general, who sought a third term in the November 2021 general election.[28][29] Miyares was selected at the Virginia Republican Party's "unassembled" convention, in which party delegates cast ranked-choice ballots at polling sites across the state.[29] Miyares defeated three other candidates: Leslie Haley, Chuck Smith, and Jack White.[29] In the final round, Miyares defeated Smith, a hard-right candidate, by a closer-than-expected margin of 52% to 48%.[30][31]

During his campaign against Herring, Miyares emphasized crime issues.[28] He opposed proposals for the elimination of qualified immunity and declined to take a position on what he would do in the police killing of Bijan Ghaisar.[28] In the November 2021 election, Miyares defeated Herring in a tight race, becoming the first Hispanic and Cuban American to be elected Attorney General of Virginia.[32][33]

2025 Virginia Attorney General Election

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Main article: 2025 Virginia Attorney General election

Incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares launched his re-election bid on X (formerly Twitter) on November 18, 2024, after the 2024 elections where he pledged to either officially run for attorney General or governor.[34][35] Before his declination, Miyares was widely viewed as the main potential challenger to Earle-Sears in the 2025 gubernatorial election. He criticized Earle-Sears for her gubernatorial announcement being before the 2024 Elections.[36]

On April 5th, Jason Miyares became the official Republican nominee for attorney general after no other candidates filed their candidacies.[37]

Jason Miyares faced Democratic nominee Jay Jones in the general election after Jones won the Democratic primary on June 17, 2025.[38] Miyares' re-election campaign emphasized crime reduction, prevention of overdose cases, and regulation on social media corporations. Miyares declined to make statements on federal layoffs and tariffs from the Trump Administration which were unpopular in the state — he noted CNBC's position of Virginia "as the top state for business" in 2024. Miyares endorsed Republican John Reid for lieutenant governor in the 2025 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election despite "sexually explicit posts" on Tumblr.[39]

In August, the Republican Governors Association supported Miyares as the "party’s best hope for a win" and "the strongest Republican on the Virginia ballot in 2025." Earle-Sears' gubernatorial campaign at the top-of-the-ticket was criticized for the inability to competitively raise funds and lack of attention for her campaign. By late summer, many political pundits believed Earle-Sears' improved her campaign, which would enable Miyares to split the ticket and win his re-election. The RGA spent $2 million on Miyares' re-election bid, while Miyares outspent Jones nearly 2-1 ($7.5 million-$4 million). He unexpectedly spent more money than Earle-Sears in the summer, where she only raised $4.5 million.[40]

On October 2, Jay Jones was found speeding on Interstate 64 at 116 miles per hour in New Kent County in 2022 which would result in one year of jail time. His own attorney made Jones do community service: Jones was ordered to pay $1,500 in fines and 1,000 hours of community service. He spent 500 hours of community service on his own PAC which saw criticism from Miyares.[41] On October 3, the National Review released Jones' text messages where he joked about the gun death of former Speaker of the House Todd Gilbert and his family. Former chief of staff to Miyares, DJ Jordan said, "This could be an October surprise that has some sway." Miyares — with his fundraising advantage — was backed with $3.5 million in ad buys which attacked Jones' text messages. Before the texts, Miyares moderately lagged behind Jay Jones. In the October Washington Post/Schar School poll, Jones lead by six points.[42] On October 16, Virginia State University hosted one debate between Miyares and Jones.[43] When Jones referenced President Trump, Miyares said, "There he goes again" while Miyares also touted his tough-on-crime positions, Jones' text messages, and anti-transgender positions. By the end of the campaign, Miyares held the lead in most of the polls.[44] Miyares outspent Jones $27 million to $16 million with significant independent expenditures in favor of Miyares.[45]

While Miyares won 46.45% of the vote, Jones defeated Miyares by 6.69% which was considered an unexpectedly large margin for Jones after his text messages.[46] Despite Miyares' loss, he was the best performing Republican of the 2025 Republican ticket for Virginia's three statewide executive offices.

Tenure

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Miyares with Governor Glenn Youngkin and other Republican politicians.
Abortion
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In January 2022, Miyares withdrew the Virginia AG Office's brief to the Supreme Court, submitted under his predecessor, supporting a challenge to Mississippi's abortion ban of restricting abortion to 15 weeks.[47]

In May 2023, Miyares defended his decision to not join with 22 other Republican state attorneys general when they filed a lawsuit seeking to ban the abortion medication mifepristone, saying he supported the Food and Drug Administration's regulations.[48]

Miyares supports a 15-week ban on abortion with exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother. He has stated that he opposes prosecuting people for seeking abortions.[48]

Athletics
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In January 2025, Miyares announced a settlement with several states and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that protects a student's name, image, and likeness (NIL) during the recruiting process and permanently bars the NCAA from reinstating its NIL recruiting ban.[49]

COVID-19
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In January 2022, Miyares issued a non-binding advisory opinion stating that public colleges and universities in Virginia lack the authority to require students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before enrolling in-person classes. Following the opinion, at least two institutions (George Mason University and Virginia Tech) dropped their vaccine requirement.[50][51]

Elections
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On February 10, 2022, Miyares' deputy attorney general for government operations and transactions resigned when it was reported that she had spread misinformation about the 2020 election and praised the 2021 United States Capitol attack; in her position, she would have overseen matters related to future elections in Virginia. Miyares himself has affirmed that Joe Biden was legitimately elected president and has condemned the attack on the United States Capitol.[52][53]

On October 10, 2023, Miyares sent a cease-and-desist letter to a right-wing advocacy group over their misinformation pertaining to the 2023 Virginia elections.[54] On December 29, 2023, Miyares won a case against an organization involved in distributing "false and misleading" fliers stating that "if voters did not cast their ballots they could lose their Social Security income, Medicare eligibility, unemployment benefits, child tax credits, child custody rights, and concealed carry permits" in Virginia.[55]

Miyares with Governor Glenn Youngkin and Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears at the Executive Mansion in 2023
Electric vehicles
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In June 2024, Miyares issued an opinion that allowed Virginia to withdraw from California's zero-emissions regulations at the beginning of 2025.[56] When the opinion was issued, Virginia followed California law on vehicle emission standards instead of the federal standards after the Virginia legislature enacted it in 2021.[56] The California standards force automotive manufacturers to sell at least 35% of their new vehicles as all-electric in 2026 before entirely eliminating the sale of new internal combustion engine (including hybrid) vehicles by 2035.[56] Federal standards state that 70% of new vehicles sold will be either all-electric or hybrid internal combustion engine powered by 2035; in 2024, an estimated 6.5% of new vehicles sold in the United States were zero-emissions.[56]

Elder abuse
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In June 2024, Miyares launched an elder abuse investigation center for the Greater Richmond Region after an increase in cases were seen. The center is administered by the Virginia Attorney General's Office and seeks to "streamline collaboration between law enforcement, connect investigators with medical or financial experts who can better solve complex cases, and provide localities with other resources."[57][58][59]

Environment
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On September 13, 2023, Miyares announced an $80 million settlement with Monsanto to ameliorate "the environmental contamination in the Commonwealth, which was caused by Monsanto's distribution of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)."[60] According to the settlement, the "funds will be directed toward restitution and remediation efforts... environmental studies, stream restoration projects, improvements to drinking water and wastewater systems, fisheries management, and land remediation efforts."[60]

Gun violence
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In 2022, Miyares started a targeted violence intervention initiative, Operation Ceasefire, to crack down on gun violence through "rigorous prosecution and community prevention" in 13 cities. One year after the initiative was started, overall crime dropped in 12 of the 13 cities and violent crime dropped in 9 of the 13 cities, with cities reporting 225 fewer crimes than the previous year.[61][62]

Housing
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On March 20, 2025, Miyares secured the largest fair housing jury award in Virginia's history after a jury in Franklin County "awarded $750,000 in damages to two families who were evicted from a Smith Mountain Lake campground after the owner learned one of the family members was Black."[63][64] On October 2, 2025, Miyares filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Zillow for their $100 million acquisition of Redfin's multifamily rental listing service.[65] Miyares argued that Zillow's acquisition harms Virginia renters searching for available apartments since it decreases the quality of search results.[65]

LGBTQ rights
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In January 2025, Miyares ordered VCU and UVA Health to stop providing gender affirming care to patients under the age of 19, citing Executive Order 14187.[66][67] In June 2025, Miyares entered into a consent decree to not enforce a ban on talk conversion therapy enacted in 2020.[68][69]

Opioids
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On April 16, 2024, Miyares announced a $108 million settlement from seven drug manufacturers and retailers for illegally pushing opioids.[70] Miyares praised his Consumer Protection team for negotiating the settlement with Virginia receiving over $1.1 billion in total opioid payouts under his team.[70]

Policing
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On September 7, 2023, Miyares reached a settlement with the Town of Windsor, in Isle of Wight County, over its alleged "discriminatory, unconstitutional policing" conduct.[71] Per the settlement, Windsor will have to "submit to an independent third-party review system for use-of-force complaints and other complaints of serious misconduct alleged against any officer."[71] The town police department will also have to "obtain accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission, raising the bar on its internal investigation processes and officer training."[71]

Retail theft
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In 2022, Miyares was directed by the Virginia General Assembly to study retail theft.[72] A report commissioned by Miyares found that $1.3 billion of retail goods were being stolen annually in Virginia, resulting in $80 million less in state sales tax revenue per annum.[72] The report led to Virginia passing a law in 2023 to raise the penalties for organized retail theft, defined as "steal[ing] retail merchandise with a value exceeding $5,000 in a 90-day period, with the intent to sell the stolen goods for profit", from a misdemeanor to a felony.[72]

Staffing
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Upon taking office in January 2022, Miyares fired 17 attorneys, and 13 other employees, in the Virginia AG's Office and the counsels for George Mason University (GMU) and the University of Virginia.[73][74][75][76] After the firings, Miyares hired former Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington County Theo Stamos to lead the conviction integrity unit.[77][78]

Ticket holders
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In June 2024, Miyares announced a $1.3 million settlement, including a $600,000 fine, from the Washington Commanders over their prior "unlawful retain[ment] of security deposits" for season ticket holders.[79][80]

Tolls
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In January 2024, Miyares issued a statement opposing proposed increased tolls on the privately owned Dulles Greenway.[81] The proposal would increase tolls from $5.25 to $6.40 for one way trips during regular hours and $5.80 to $8.10 for one way trips during peak hours with Miyares calling the proposed hikes an "unreasonable financial burden" for commuters.[81]

Veterans
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In March 2025, Miyares led an effort to sue the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) over its handling of education benefits for two veterans.[82][83] The suit had all 50 state attorneys general sign on to it.[82][83]

Electoral history

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Date Election Candidate Party Votes %
Virginia House of Delegates, 82nd district
November 3, 2015[84] General Jason S. Miyares Republican 10,046 65.19
William W. Fleming Democratic 5,335 34.62
Write-ins 29 0.19
Bill DeSteph ran for Senate; seat stayed Republican
Date Election Candidate Party Votes %
Virginia Attorney General
November 2, 2021[85] General Jason Miyares Republican 1,647,100 50.36
Mark Herring Democratic 1,620,564 49.55
Write-ins 2,995 0.09
Republican won Democratic-held seat
Date Election Candidate Party Votes %
Virginia Attorney General
November 4, 2025[86] General Jay Jones Democratic 1,804,940 53.14
Jason Miyares Republican 1,577,843 46.45
Write-ins 13,716 0.40
Democrat won Republican-held seat

Personal life

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Miyares and his wife, Page (née Atkinson) Miyares, have three daughters and live in Virginia Beach, Virginia.[87] His father-in-law, John Atkinson, was formerly treasurer of Virginia Beach.[9] Miyares is a member of the Galilee Episcopal Church and a past President of the Cape Henry Rotary, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow.[7]

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is an American attorney and Republican politician serving as the 48th Attorney General of Virginia since January 2022.
The son of Miriam Miyares, who fled communist as a refugee, he is the first American and first child of an immigrant elected to statewide office in .
Miyares earned a in from and a from the School of Law, then worked as a in the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
He represented 's 82nd House of Delegates district from 2016 to 2022 before winning the 2021 against incumbent Democrat , securing 50.4 percent of the vote.
In office, Miyares has emphasized combating through initiatives like and has obtained over $1 billion in settlements from pharmaceutical companies to address the opioid crisis.
A husband and father of three, he is the Republican nominee seeking re-election in the 2025 .

Early life and education

Upbringing and family influences

Jason Miyares was raised in , as a product of the state's public school system. His mother, Miriam Miyares, fled on October 11, 1965, escaping penniless and homeless after enduring the Castro regime's oppression, including the armed raid on her home and arrest of her brother when she was 14 years old. This family history, marked by her uncle's similar flight from around 1964, exposed Miyares from an early age to stories of government terror and the loss of freedoms under . Miriam Miyares raised her son with a strong emphasis on individual liberty, fairness, and , instilling values of hard work, , and selfless service derived from her immigrant experience and appreciation for America's opportunities. These influences shaped Miyares' worldview, reinforcing his belief that the law must protect citizens rather than subjugate them, a principle rooted in his family's direct encounters with . As the first child of a Cuban immigrant elected to statewide office in , Miyares frequently attributes his commitment to constitutional principles and victim advocacy to his mother's lessons on the fragility of .

Academic background

Miyares earned a degree from , graduating in 1998. He subsequently obtained his from the School of Law. No further advanced degrees or notable academic honors are documented in public records.

Early professional career

Miyares earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison University in 1998. He subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor from the College of William & Mary School of Law. Following law school, Miyares practiced as a private attorney in Virginia Beach, specializing in traffic violations, reckless driving charges, landlord-tenant disputes, and real estate matters in the Hampton Roads region. His practice involved representing clients in local courts on these routine civil and misdemeanor cases, establishing a local reputation before transitioning to public sector roles. He was affiliated with firms such as Faggert & Frieden, P.C., and Hanger & Associates, P.C., during this period.

Prosecutorial experience

Prior to entering elective office, Miyares served as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Beach, prosecuting criminal cases. In this capacity, he worked directly with local agencies to pursue justice and maintain community safety, focusing on holding offenders accountable through the criminal justice system. This role provided him with frontline experience in trial work, victim advocacy, and navigating Virginia's prosecutorial framework, which emphasizes evidence-based and public protection. Miyares' prosecutorial tenure preceded his successful 2015 campaign for the , during which he transitioned from private legal practice—initially as a attorney—to public prosecution. As an assistant , he handled a range of cases typical to a coastal urban jurisdiction like Beach, including felonies and misdemeanors, contributing to the office's mission of swift and fair enforcement of state laws. His emphasis on collaboration with police underscores a practical approach to reduction, informed by direct exposure rather than administrative or legislative oversight. This experience has been highlighted in his narrative as foundational to his later roles, distinguishing him from political opponents lacking comparable trial-level involvement.

Entry into politics

Virginia House of Delegates service

Jason Miyares served as a Republican member of the representing the 82nd district, which encompassed northeastern portions of Virginia Beach, from January 13, 2016, to January 12, 2022. He resigned from the position following his election as . Miyares was first elected on November 3, 2015, defeating Democratic challenger Bill Fleming with 65.2% of the vote to Fleming's 34.8%. He secured reelection on November 7, 2017, defeating Democrat Leigh Anne Bowling to win a second term. In the November 5, 2019, general election, Miyares received 59.2% of the vote against Democratic opponent Michael Feggans. During his tenure, Miyares served on the House Courts of Justice Committee, reflecting his background as an assistant commonwealth's attorney in Virginia Beach. As a member of the Republican minority after the 2019 elections, he participated in debates on , , and public safety issues, often advocating for measures to support law enforcement and enhance penalties for violent crimes.

2021 Attorney General election

The selected Jason Miyares as its nominee for at the party's statewide convention on May 8, 2021, where he secured the endorsement by defeating challengers Leslie Haley, Chuck Smith, and Jack White. Incumbent Democratic , seeking a third term, advanced as the Democratic nominee after prevailing in the June 8, 2021, . Miyares, drawing on his experience as a former federal prosecutor and Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney, centered his campaign on public safety, pledging to prioritize prosecution of violent criminals, combat trafficking, and support amid rising concerns over rates following 2020's civil unrest. He criticized Herring's record, including the incumbent's involvement in decisions and opposition to certain reforms that Miyares argued had contributed to , such as the 2020 early release of individuals later linked to crimes. Herring defended his tenure by highlighting multistate lawsuits against the Trump administration and commitments to equity in policing, while accusing Miyares of favoring policies that would undermine reforms on issues like marijuana legalization and . In an October 13, 2021, debate hosted by the Bar Association, the candidates sparred over the Attorney General's role in enforcing state laws versus federal challenges, with Miyares advocating for defending 's against perceived overreach on and , and emphasizing protections for and environmental regulations. The race drew national attention as a alongside the gubernatorial contest, with Miyares aligning with Republican critiques of Democratic handling of policies and urban crime, while positioned himself as a defender of progressive priorities. On November 2, 2021, Miyares won the general election with 1,647,534 votes (50.36%) to Herring's 1,621,227 (49.55%), a margin of 26,307 votes or 2.4 percentage points, marking the first Republican victory in a statewide Virginia race since 2009. Herring conceded the following day, November 3, 2021, praising voter turnout but acknowledging the outcome. The result aligned with Republican Glenn Youngkin's gubernatorial win, reflecting voter priorities on education transparency and law enforcement amid post-pandemic shifts. Miyares was sworn in on January 15, 2022, becoming Virginia's first Hispanic Attorney General.

Attorney General of Virginia

First-term priorities and initiatives

Miyares outlined his first-term priorities shortly after taking office on January 15, 2022, emphasizing public safety restoration, victim protections, and combating the through targeted prosecutions and policy reversals from the prior administration's reforms. These efforts aimed to reduce rates, which had risen in prior years, by enhancing accountability and interagency collaboration. A central initiative was Ceasefire Virginia, a statewide program launched in 2022 to deter repeat violent offenders via focused enforcement, community notifications, and intervention services, leading to a 33% drop in homicides and substantial declines in shootings in initial pilot cities like Richmond and by October 2025, as verified by an independent analysis. In tackling the opioid crisis, Miyares prioritized multistate litigation against pharmaceutical companies, securing Virginia's portion of over $700 million in national settlements by mid-2025, including $16.4 million from eight generic producers in July 2025 and participation in a $7.4 billion accord that allocated funds for treatment, prevention, and abatement. These recoveries built on prior negotiations, directing resources to local communities for recovery and overdose reversal programs. Legislative pushes reinforced these goals, with 2024 priorities including bills to classify minor trafficking as a violent (HB 379), establish labor trafficking felonies (HB 633), and create dedicated response teams (HB 581), alongside measures for victim notifications of juvenile releases and enhancements. By 2025, agendas expanded to authorize direct prosecutions of child sexual assault cases (HB 1556/SB 1026) and close sentencing loopholes for violent escapes, maintaining focus on accountability and community safety. As Virginia's since 2022, Jason Miyares has initiated or joined numerous legal challenges, particularly targeting federal regulations perceived as exceeding executive authority. A prominent multistate effort involved challenging the Biden administration's 2024 expansion of regulations, which sought to incorporate protections into sex discrimination prohibitions under the ; Miyares joined 25 other Republican-led states in lawsuits leading to a nationwide vacatur by a federal district court on January 9, 2025, halting the rules' implementation. Miyares participated in a bipartisan of states suing for antitrust violations related to its practices, announced in January 2023, aligning with Department of Justice actions to address monopolistic app distribution and payment processing. In environmental policy, he joined 16 states in May 2024 to block the Agency's mandate requiring heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers to transition to electric trucks, arguing it imposed unattainable technological and economic burdens without statutory basis. On and , Miyares contributed to multistate litigation, securing up to $335 million from Pharmaceuticals in April 2025 as part of a national settlement addressing the company's role in overmarketing generic s, which fueled widespread addiction and overdose deaths. He led a September 2025 multistate amicus effort defending religious liberty exemptions in federal contracting, opposing policies that could penalize faith-based organizations for adhering to doctrinal beliefs on and sexuality. Domestically, Miyares launched a 2025 investigation into Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano's office, documenting repeated Brady violations—failures to disclose —and other that undermined prosecutions and public safety. In August 2025, he sued the Department of Veterans Services to enforce full benefits for eligible veterans, following partial restorations after administrative denials affected thousands. These actions reflect a focus on countering federal overreach, combating corporate malfeasance, and bolstering prosecutorial integrity through coordinated state efforts.

Public safety and criminal justice reforms

As Virginia's Attorney General, Jason Miyares has prioritized initiatives targeting repeat violent offenders through Ceasefire Virginia, a collaborative program involving state and local law enforcement, prosecutors, and community partners to identify and prosecute high-risk individuals responsible for disproportionate levels of violence. Launched in multiple cities including Richmond and Hampton, the effort has resulted in significant declines in murders and violent crime, with a VCU Wilder School analysis documenting substantial reductions attributable to focused prosecutions and interventions. Miyares has emphasized that approximately 5% of felons account for over 50% of violent crimes, advocating for sustained enforcement against this subset rather than broad decarceration approaches. Miyares has campaigned against Virginia's Enhanced Earned Sentence Credits (EESC) program, arguing it enables premature releases that contribute to recidivism, with data indicating nearly 50% of beneficiaries reoffend. In July 2025, he joined crime victims in urging legislative reforms to the law, enacted under prior Democratic majorities, to prioritize public safety over expedited sentencing reductions. He has also investigated and reported on prosecutorial policies in jurisdictions like Fairfax County, where Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano's directives allegedly violated the Virginia Constitution by declining to enforce certain criminal statutes, leading to a September 2025 report documenting misconduct and non-enforcement patterns. In addressing the opioid crisis, Miyares secured up to $335 million from pharmaceutical manufacturer in April 2025 for its role in over-distributing opioids, contributing to abatement funds for treatment and prevention. He additionally obtained $16.4 million from eight drugmakers in 2025 through multistate settlements targeting deceptive practices. Complementing these recoveries, his office launched the "One Pill Can Kill" campaign in 2024, featuring public awareness tools to educate on contamination risks and resources for overdose reversal, amid Virginia's reported 44% drop in fentanyl deaths from state health data. On human trafficking, Miyares established the 100% Business Alliance Against Trafficking to engage private sector partners in prevention and reporting, while securing a $1.29 million federal grant in January 2025 to enhance services for youth victims. These efforts build on annual recognitions during and collaborations with federal agencies like to dismantle networks exploiting vulnerable populations in .

Policy positions and philosophical underpinnings

Views on parental rights and education

Jason Miyares has consistently advocated for parents' fundamental right to direct the care, upbringing, and education of their children, asserting that parents, rather than government officials or school administrators, are best positioned to guide children on significant life decisions. In an August 24, 2023, official opinion requested by Governor Glenn Youngkin, Miyares affirmed that the Virginia Department of Education's model policies comply with the Equal Protection Clause, Title IX, and the Virginia Human Rights Act, requiring local school boards to adopt measures ensuring parental notification if a student socially transitions to identify with a gender different from biological sex, designating restrooms and locker rooms by biological sex, and prohibiting school personnel from encouraging or facilitating such transitions without parental involvement. These policies prioritize student privacy and dignity while upholding parental authority, with Miyares emphasizing that failure to adhere could expose schools to legal liability. Miyares has led multistate coalitions to defend these principles at the federal level, including a July 8, 2024, amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court spearheaded by Virginia and joined by 15 other states, arguing against school policies that permit students to change gender identity without parental consent or notification, which he described as a violation of parents' constitutional rights to make decisions about their children's welfare. In October 2023, he joined 22 other attorneys general in supporting parental rights in the case Mahmoud v. McKnight, challenging Montgomery County, Maryland, school board policies on explicit materials in libraries accessible to minors without parental opt-out options. He has filed additional amicus briefs defending Loudoun County parents and students, including a January 22, 2025, submission supporting parents silenced by school boards for raising concerns over transparency and safety, and an October 1, 2025, brief upholding students' constitutional rights against school overreach in handling complaints about shared facilities. In addressing educational practices, Miyares has initiated civil rights investigations into school districts for alleged discrimination, such as a January 2023 probe into High School for Science and Technology's admissions changes that reduced Asian American enrollment from 73% to under 50%, and a May 21, 2025, finding that violated the Virginia Human Rights Act by discriminating against Asian American students in gifted programs. These actions reflect his opposition to race-based policies that prioritize demographic targets over merit and individual achievement, aligning with broader concerns over curricula that parents encountered during virtual learning amid the , where Miyares noted dissatisfaction with lessons promoting divisive racial ideologies. He has reiterated that "parents always matter" in school decisions, advocating for transparency and involvement to prevent administrative secrecy from undermining family authority.

Stance on federal overreach and states' rights

As Virginia's , Jason Miyares has consistently opposed federal policies perceived as encroachments on state sovereignty, leading or joining multistate legal challenges to assert in domains including , , and environmental regulation. In January 2022, he co-signed a 27-state letter urging the (OSHA) to withdraw its mandate for private employers, arguing it exceeded federal authority and infringed on states' traditional roles in labor and . Similarly, in February 2022, Miyares joined a lawsuit against the (CMS) over its vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, framing it as unlawful federal overreach into state-regulated industries. Miyares extended this approach to transportation and censorship concerns, participating in a March 2022 multistate effort to terminate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s mask mandate for public transit, which he described as outdated and an overstep of federal power amid states' reopening efforts. In May 2022, he led a multistate letter condemning the Biden administration's as an unconstitutional attack on First Amendment rights, lacking statutory basis and exemplifying executive overreach. By August 2022, he supported a 22-state brief in federal court opposing another CDC eviction moratorium, reinforcing arguments against prolonged federal interventions in housing policy traditionally managed at the state level. In education and environmental spheres, Miyares challenged federal funding conditions and regulatory expansions. July 2022 saw him join 22 attorneys general in suing the Biden administration for withholding school funds over states' resistance to equity initiatives, viewing it as coercive overreach into state education . He opposed the Agency's (EPA) tightened air quality standards in March 2023 as economically burdensome federal micromanagement, joining a 19-state . April 2024 brought success in blocking a Biden mandate on businesses, which Miyares criticized for imposing unattainable emissions rules without congressional approval. In June 2023, he spearheaded a 26-state explicitly against federal overreach, underscoring a broader prioritizing state-level . These efforts culminated in high-profile victories, such as the January 2025 nationwide vacatur of the Biden administration's revisions, which Miyares argued redefined sex-based protections in ways that usurped state authority over education and athletics. His record reflects a orientation, using the attorney general's role to defend Virginia's interests against what he terms "harmful, illegal mandates," though critics from opposing political perspectives have questioned his selectivity in targeting Democratic-led initiatives while aligning with Republican priorities.

Positions on immigration and public safety

As 's , Jason Miyares has advocated for robust state and local with federal immigration authorities to prioritize public safety, arguing that such collaboration is essential for removing criminal non-citizens who pose risks to communities. In a September 5, 2024, formal opinion, Miyares concluded that Virginia localities lack authority to refuse with (), emphasizing that state law enforcement must honor ICE detainers, provide prerelease notifications for detained illegal immigrants, and facilitate their transfer to federal custody for removal proceedings. This stance aligns with his broader criticism of federal policies perceived as weakening border security, including his April 8, 2024, support for a multistate amicus brief opposing the Biden administration's abandonment of the "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways" rule, which had rendered most southern border crossers presumptively ineligible for asylum to deter illegal entries linked to increased drug trafficking and . Miyares has tied immigration enforcement directly to public safety outcomes, participating in the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force launched in February 2025 under the 287(g) program, which integrates local law enforcement with federal agencies like ICE and the FBI to target gang activity, narcotics, and illegal immigration; the task force reported over 2,500 arrests by July 2025, though specifics on the proportion involving violent offenses beyond immigration violations were not publicly detailed when requested. He has publicly stated that individuals present illegally who commit violent crimes should face swift deportation, framing this as a core responsibility to protect Virginians. On public safety more broadly, Miyares has prioritized aggressive prosecution of violent offenders and initiatives to curb and repeat criminality, launching Virginia in October 2022 as a data-driven strategy partnering prosecutors, , and groups to identify and interdict high-risk individuals in targeted cities like Richmond and Hampton. Independent evaluations, including a October 14, 2025, report from Virginia Commonwealth University's Wilder School Center for , documented substantial declines in murders and in participating areas—such as a 33% drop in homicides statewide—attributed to focused enforcement and deterrence efforts. Miyares has opposed "soft-on-crime" approaches, vowing to prevent by supporting stricter sentencing and rejecting policies that he contends empower criminals at the expense of victims.

Controversies and criticisms

Disputes over education and civil rights enforcement

Miyares' Office of Civil Rights investigated Fairfax County Public Schools' admissions process for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, concluding on May 21, 2025, that the district discriminated against Asian American applicants in violation of the Virginia Human Rights Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by altering merit-based criteria to reduce their representation. The findings prompted the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights to launch a Title VI probe into the district on May 22, 2025, highlighting tensions between state enforcement of nondiscrimination laws and federal oversight of equity initiatives. In , Miyares initiated a investigation on May 6, 2025, following reports that administrators probed three male students for complaining about a biological female's presence in their locker room, rather than addressing privacy concerns. His office announced on June 2, 2025, that the probe uncovered mishandling that prioritized certain interpretations of gender policies over biological sex-based separations, referring the matter to federal authorities for potential violations. This built on prior Loudoun controversies, including school officials' responses to sexual assaults, and drew federal scrutiny, with the U.S. Department of Education notifying the district of compliance reviews in July 2025. Affected students subsequently filed suit, securing a preliminary against the district's policies on October 10, 2025. Miyares supported parental involvement by filing an amicus brief on January 22, 2025, backing Loudoun parents' federal lawsuit alleging the school board violated their First Amendment rights through policies silencing dissent on curriculum and transparency. Similar enforcement extended to higher education, as on August 25, 2025, his office determined discriminated against female swimmers by including a biological male on the team, breaching protections for sex-based opportunities. These actions elicited disputes with federal agencies under the Biden administration, which pursued investigations and threatened funding cuts to districts over policies restricting transgender students' facility and sports access, framing them as discriminatory under expanded interpretations. Miyares countered by filing amicus briefs on September 25, 2025, in federal appeals defending and safety in Fairfax and Arlington Counties against challenges to sex-segregated facilities. Critics, including district officials and advocacy groups, contended the probes overstepped into local and underrepresented voices, while Miyares' office emphasized of breaches and unequal treatment.

Responses to political opponents and media portrayals

Miyares has frequently rebutted accusations from Democratic opponents portraying him as overly aligned with former President Donald Trump, emphasizing his independent decision-making and focus on Virginia-specific priorities. In the October 16, 2025, debate against challenger Jay Jones, Miyares countered Jones' claims of subservience to Trump by highlighting his opposition to Trump's June 2025 pardon of former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins, convicted of federal bribery charges, stating that such clemency undermined public trust in law enforcement. Jones had accused Miyares of enabling Trump's agenda, including alleged attacks on veterans' care, but Miyares pivoted to his record of prosecuting over 1,000 violent felons since 2022 and securing multistate settlements against opioid distributors totaling billions. In response to Jones' broader attacks framing him as a "MAGA" operative unwilling to challenge federal overreach, Miyares issued statements underscoring his legal actions against the Biden administration, such as leading 20 states in opposing the 2022 for threatening free speech. He has dismissed such characterizations as partisan distortions, arguing in public remarks that opponents prioritize national politics over Virginia's public safety needs, evidenced by his office's 2025 referral of to the U.S. Department of Education for potential violations after finding administrators "weaponized" federal policy against complaining students. Media portrayals of Miyares, often in outlets with documented left-leaning biases such as , have criticized his interventions in school policies as inflammatory or politically motivated, particularly regarding and parental notifications in Loudoun and other districts, which prompted federal civil rights probes against . Miyares has responded by filing amicus briefs defending affected students' constitutional rights and publicly asserting that such coverage ignores of administrative misconduct, as detailed in his office's June 2, 2025, investigation report documenting LCPS's failure to address safety complaints from male students exposed to a biological female in locker rooms. During his 2025 campaign, he addressed claims of restricting press access at events—amplified by opponents—as logistical errors rather than , noting that coverage proceeded unimpeded. Miyares has also countered media narratives downplaying opponent scandals, such as Jones' 2022 texts fantasizing about shooting a Republican colleague, by labeling them "disqualifying" and arguing that selective outrage reflects broader institutional biases favoring Democrats, as seen in muted national coverage compared to hypothetical reversals. In an October 4, 2025, statement, he described Jones as "reckless and biased," urging voters to prioritize integrity over rhetoric amid what he termed media-enabled deflection from substantive policy critiques. In October 2024, former Prince William County elections official filed a federal lawsuit against Jason Miyares, alleging after her 2023 indictment on misdemeanor charges related to irregularities in the 2020 presidential election vote count. White claimed the charges, brought by Miyares' Election Integrity Unit, were politically motivated and lacked , as an internal review later found no intentional misconduct. The charges were dropped in April 2024 without prejudice. A federal judge held a hearing on the suit in March 2025, where White's attorneys argued the prosecution relied on fabricated evidence from investigators. On June 13, 2025, U.S. District Judge Liam O'Grady ruled that sovereign and protected Miyares from personal liability, dismissing claims against him but allowing the case to proceed against two special investigators accused of evidence fabrication. The decision affirmed that Miyares acted within his , though White pursued appeals and continued litigation against the investigators. In a separate matter, Miyares' office faced a federal challenge during its 2024 investigation into the nonprofit American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) for potential violations of Virginia and charity laws, including scrutiny of donor lists amid allegations of ties to terrorist . On October 21, 2025, U.S. District Judge issued a preliminary blocking Miyares' for AMP's full donor records, ruling it overly broad and likely violative of First associational rights. The judge permitted a narrowed probe but criticized the office's approach as chilling protected speech, with the case ongoing as of late 2025. Miyares' office has also defended Virginia's statutory ban on voting rights for felons until restoration of rights in federal lawsuits brought by civil rights groups, arguing the law withstands constitutional scrutiny under state authority over elections. In July 2025, plaintiffs filed motions seeking in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of , claiming the ban disproportionately affects voters and violates equal protection and ; no final ruling has been issued. These defenses align with prior precedents upholding similar restrictions.

2025 re-election campaign

Campaign themes and developments

Miyares' 2025 re-election campaign centered on his record of advancing public safety initiatives, including efforts to reduce and combat the , which he credited with contributing to declines in murder rates and overdose deaths since taking office in 2022. He emphasized a "law-and-order" approach, touting prosecutions of transnational criminal organizations like and corporate accountability measures, while positioning himself as prioritizing victim safety over progressive reforms. The campaign slogan "Promises Made, Promises Kept" highlighted fulfilled commitments from his 2021 run, such as enhancing support and challenging federal policies perceived as undermining state authority. Additional themes included defending parental rights in , drawing from prior actions like investigations into school districts for concealing student assaults and support for litigation protecting parental notification in cases involving transitions or explicit materials. Miyares also stressed opposition to illegal immigration's impact on public safety, advocating for state-level enforcement against jurisdictions and criticizing federal inaction on border security during debates. These positions framed the race as a choice between continued conservative priorities and a return to policies he associated with rising crime under prior Democratic administrations. Campaign developments were marked by a tightening race, with early October 2025 polls showing Democratic nominee Jay Jones leading narrowly before a involving Jones' 2022 text messages advocating violence against political opponents—"two bullets to the head"—emerged on , prompting bipartisan criticism and Republican attack ads. The controversy, which included calls for Jones to withdraw, shifted momentum; a VCU Wilder poll conducted October 6–14 showed Miyares leading 47% to 42%, reflecting a post-scandal surge. In the sole debate on at the Modlin Center for , Miyares pressed Jones on the texts and his ties to progressive prosecutors, while defending his alignment with former President Trump on immigration and crime issues. Endorsements from groups and Trump bolstered Miyares' closing push, underscoring the race's focus on personal conduct and policy contrasts as Election Day approached on November 4.

Debates and opponent scrutiny

The candidates for Virginia Attorney General participated in a single televised debate on October 16, 2025, hosted by the School of Law and the Virginia State Bar at the Modlin for the Arts in Richmond. The event, moderated by VPM and broadcast on , focused heavily on Democratic challenger Jay Jones' 2022 private text messages suggesting violence against Republican state Delegate , including a reference to "two bullets to the head," which had been leaked earlier in the campaign and drawn bipartisan condemnation. Republican Jason Miyares repeatedly questioned Jones' temperament and fitness for office, stating that Jones "wouldn't pass a " and invoking to argue that the texts revealed poor character "in the dark when no one is watching." Jones, who faced additional scrutiny over a 2022 reckless driving conviction for driving 116 mph, apologized profusely during the debate, expressing that he was "ashamed, embarrassed, and sorry" for the messages, while deflecting by comparing them to inflammatory rhetoric from President Donald Trump and noting Miyares' attendance at Trump-aligned events. He pivoted to criticize Miyares for insufficient opposition to the Trump administration, claiming he would challenge Trump in court on issues like tariffs and healthcare cuts—areas where Miyares had not joined over 50 multistate lawsuits—and accused the incumbent of prioritizing alignment with federal policies over Virginia's interests. On public safety and , Miyares defended his record of prosecuting transnational gangs like and securing opioid abatement funds, portraying Jones as "soft on crime" for supporting early-release programs amid reoffending risks and emphasizing his own focus on violent offenders. Jones countered by highlighting his legislative achievements in on combating sex offenders, , and ghost guns from his time as a D.C. , while advocating for prosecuting illegal firearms possession. Differences emerged on civil rights enforcement, with Jones prioritizing abortion access protections ahead of a potential 2026 amendment and Miyares citing a $750,000 settlement in a Franklin County housing discrimination case as evidence of his commitment. Post-debate polling indicated Miyares gaining a lead, with some early voters in areas like Henrico County citing the as a decisive factor against Jones, though Jones raised $500,000 in the immediate aftermath, suggesting sustained Democratic support despite the scrutiny. No additional debates were scheduled before the November 4, 2025, election.

Electoral history

Miyares was first elected to the representing the 82nd district in the November 3, 2015, general election, defeating Democratic nominee William "Bill" Fleming with 65.2% of the vote.
YearOfficePartyVotesPct.OpponentPartyVotesPct.
2015 District 82Republican—65.2%William FlemingDemocratic—34.8%
He was reelected in the November 7, 2017, , defeating Democratic nominee Leigh Anne Kincheloe.
YearOfficePartyVotesPct.OpponentPartyVotesPct.
2017 District 82Republican16,04858.9%Leigh Anne KincheloeDemocratic11,17441.0%
Miyares won reelection to the House in the , 2019, .
YearOfficePartyVotesPct.OpponentPartyVotesPct.
2019 District 82Republican15,77159.2%DemocratDemocratic10,84040.7%
Miyares secured the Republican nomination for at the party convention on May 8–9, 2021, defeating candidates including Leslie Haley, Chuck Smith, and . He won the general election on November 2, 2021, against incumbent Democratic .
YearOfficePartyVotesPct.OpponentPartyVotesPct.
2021Attorney General of VirginiaRepublican1,647,53450.4%Democratic1,612,31749.6%

Personal life

Family and heritage

Jason Miyares' maternal heritage traces to , where his mother, Miriam Maria Miyares, fled the communist regime under on October 11, 1965, arriving in the United States penniless and alone at age 20. She raised her son with a strong emphasis on American values of and , qualities that influenced his career. Of descent through his mother, Miyares became Virginia's first Latino upon his election in November 2021, marking a historic milestone as the first to win statewide office in the commonwealth. In recognition of his mother's anniversary and his electoral victory, October 11 was proclaimed "The Miyares Family Day" by Governor in 2022. Miyares is married to Page Miyares, a professional who serves as principal broker and owner of Atkinson Realty in Beach. The couple has three daughters, whom Miyares has described as central to his and motivation as a father.

Religious and community involvement

Miyares is a member of Galilee Episcopal Church in . He has described himself as a follower of Christ and has addressed faith-based audiences, including speeches at in 2022 where he reflected on integrating Christian principles into public service, and at in 2023 urging students to anchor their hope in Christ. In community service, Miyares served as president of the Rotary Club and holds affiliations with the chapter of the as a founding member, alongside membership in the Virginia Beach Bar Association. These roles reflect his engagement in local civic and professional networks prior to and during his political career.

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