Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (R ) and his Democratic challenger Jay Jones are neck-and-neck in the latest Decision Desk HQ polling average following the controversy over Jones’ recently leaked text messages, in whcih he discusses violence against a former state Speaker.  The updated average shows Jones and Miyares tied with 46.4 percent.

Three other recent polls offered different visions of the race. Jones’ campaign released a poll conducted by Hart Research showing him leading Miyares 46 to 45 percent. Another poll released by the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) that was conducted by Cygnal showed Miyares leading Jones 46 percent to 44 percent. And a third survey released by the Trafalgar Group, a  right-leaning firm, showed Miyares with a 49 to 43 percent lead

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