The Virginia Attorney General primary election on June 8, 2027, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state's chief legal officer. The winner of each party's nomination will advance to the general election to serve a four-year term as Attorney General of Virginia, responsible for representing the state in legal matters and overseeing law enforcement.
About This Race
The Virginia Attorney General primary election on June 8, 2027, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state's chief legal officer. The winner of each party's nomination will advance to the general election to serve a four-year term as Attorney General of Virginia, responsible for representing the state in legal matters and overseeing law enforcement.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
June 8, 2027
Registration Deadline
May 6, 2027
Early Voting Starts
May 23, 2027
Early Voting Ends
June 5, 2027
How to Vote
Virginia voters can register online through the Virginia Department of Elections website, by mail, or in person at their local voter registration office. To vote in the primary, voters must be registered by May 6, 2027, and may vote early in person from May 23 to June 5, 2027, or request an absentee ballot by May 27, 2027. Voters must show an acceptable form of ID, such as a Virginia driver's license, passport, or military ID, when voting in person.
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Incumbent
Republican
Jason Miyares
Attorney General of Virginia
Biography
Jason Miyares is the incumbent Attorney General of Virginia, first elected in 2021. He previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates and is running for re-election to continue his work on opioid litigation, school safety, and election integrity.
Jerrauld 'Jay' Jones is a former Virginia state senator and Norfolk Circuit Court judge who is running for Attorney General to bring judicial experience to the office. He has emphasized criminal justice reform, consumer protection, and restoring public trust in leadership if elected.
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