Virginia attorney general candidates set for debate

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - With less than a month remaining until Election Day, the two candidates vying for Virginia attorney general have agreed to their first and only debate of the campaign cycle.

Democrat Jay Jones will square off with Republican incumbent Jason Miyares at the University of Richmond on Thursday, Oct. 16. The debate is being hosted by the University of Richmond and the Virginia State Bar.

A livestream of the debate will be available here.

The face-off will mark the first time the two men have shared a stage during this election cycle. It will also be their first public encounter since the controversy surrounding Jones’ text messages emerged.

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