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Who ran for attorney general in Virginia?

2021 Virginia Attorney General electionNomineeJason MiyaresMark HerringPartyRepublicanDemocraticPopular vote1,647,1001,620,564Percentage50.4%49.6%1 more row

Who did Dana Nessel run against?

2018 Michigan Attorney General electionNomineeDana NesselTom LeonardPartyDemocraticRepublicanPopular vote2,031,1171,916,117Percentage49.0%46.3%1 more row

How is the attorney general chosen in Virginia?

Virginia Law An Attorney General shall be elected by the qualified voters of the Commonwealth at the same time and for the same term as the Governor; and the fact of his election shall be ascertained in the same manner.

Where is Jason Miyares from?

Greensboro, NCJason Miyares / Place of birth

Is Dana Nessel Republican?

Democratic PartyDana Nessel / PartyThe Democratic Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States. It was founded in 1828 by supporters of Andrew Jackson, making it the world's oldest active political party. Since the 1860s, its main political rival has been the Republican Party. Wikipedia

What nationality is Dana Nessel?

AmericanDana Nessel / NationalityDana Michelle Nessel (born April 19, 1969) is an American lawyer and politician who is the 54th Attorney General of Michigan.

How long is Virginia Attorney General term?

Attorneys general are elected for a four-year term in the year following a presidential election. There are no term limits restricting the number of terms someone can serve as attorney general....Attorney General of VirginiaTerm lengthFour yearsFormation1776First holderEdmund RandolphWebsitewww.oag.state.va.us4 more rows

Who is the Virginia state Attorney General?

Jason MiyaresAttorney General of VirginiaVirginia Attorney GeneralCurrent OfficeholderAttorney General of Virginia Jason Miyares Republican Party Assumed office: 2022-01-15ElectionsNext election:November 4, 202514 more rows

What are the duties of the Virginia Attorney General?

Enforce state consumer protections laws through investigation, referral, and prosecution of complaints. Provide legal advice and representation to the Governor and executive agencies, state boards and commissions, and institutions of higher education.

Is Jason Miyares married?

Personal life. Miyares and his wife, Paige (Atkinson) Miyares, have three daughters and live in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

How old is Jason S Miyares?

46 years (February 11, 1976)Jason Miyares / Age

What political party is Jason Miyares?

Republican PartyJason Miyares / PartyThe Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP, is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with its main historic rival, the Democratic Party. Wikipedia

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