2021 Virginia Attorney General election explained

Election Name:2021 Virginia attorney general election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
After Election:Jason Miyares
After Party:Republican
Before Election:Mark Herring
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Country:Virginia
Next Election:2025 Virginia Attorney General election
Next Year:2025
Previous Election:2017 Virginia Attorney General election
Previous Year:2017
Attorney General
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee1:Jason Miyares
Image1:File:Jason Miyares in November 2021.jpg
Popular Vote1:1,647,100
Percentage1:50.4%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Mark Herring
Popular Vote2:1,620,564
Percentage2:49.6%
Map Size:300px
Time Zone:EDT

The 2021 Virginia attorney general election was held on November 2, 2021, to elect the next attorney general of Virginia. Democratic Attorney General Mark Herring attempted to win a third term. Herring initially planned to run for governor, but decided to run for re-election. Herring faced Republican nominee Jason Miyares in the general election. Herring conceded defeat at 5:02 PM EST the following day, November 3.[1] Miyares became the first Cuban-American and Hispanic to be elected to statewide office in Virginia. Miyares was later sworn in on January 15, 2022.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Declined

Endorsements

Debates

Mark Herring and Jay Jones agreed to one debate. The debate started off with Mark Herring started off talking about his record and saying what he has done about certain cases vs what Jones was doing at the time. Jay Jones started off talking about his endorsement from Governor at the time, Ralph Northam, and claiming Herring's past didn't matter for what was happening in the present.

IssuesHerring and Jones agreed on almost every issue asked to them. When the rebuttals came though, Herring would often claim that Jones didn't support something when he was on the legislature and Jones would point to an example where they agreed on it in the past. When Jones rebutted Herring, Jones claimed that Herring didn't begin on the issue until it was in the political atmosphere.

Here are a couple examples below.

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Mark
Herring		Jay
Jones		OtherUndecided
Roanoke College[5] May 24 – June 1, 2021637 (LV)± 3.9%49%20%–31%
Christopher Newport University[6] April 11–20, 2021806 (LV)± 3.9%42%18%1%39%

Results

Republican convention

Candidates

Nominated at convention

Defeated at convention

Declined

Results

Virginia GOP Convention, Attorney General Nominee [12] - style="background:#eee; text-align:center;" ! rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;" Candidate ! colspan=2 style="text-align:center;" Round 1 ! colspan=2 style="text-align:center;" Round 2 ! colspan=2 style="text-align:center;" Round 3 - ! Votes % ! Votes % ! Votes % - ! scope="row" style="text-align:left;" 4,590 36.6% 5,297 42.2% 6,490 51.7% - - ! scope="row" style="text-align:left;" 4,324 34.4% 4,975 39.6% 6,064 48.3% - - ! scope="row" style="text-align:left;" 1,872 14.9% 2,282 18.2% ! colspan=2 style="text-align:center;" - - ! scope="row" style="text-align:left;" 1,768 14.1% ! colspan=4 style="text-align:center;" -

General election

General election Debates

Mark Herring and Jason Miyares agreed to one debate. It was a town hall like event where people could ask questions about important issues.

Position on taking down controversial statues of Confederate leaders[14] [15] [16] ! Miyares !! Herring
OpposeSupport

Polling

Graphical summary

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Mark
Herring (D)		Jason
Miyares (R)		OtherUndecided
The Trafalgar Group (R)[17] October 29–31, 20211,081 (LV)± 3.0%47%50%1%2%
Echelon Insights (R)[18] October 27–29, 2021611 (LV)± 4.0%47%48%–5%
Roanoke College[19] October 14–28, 2021571 (LV)± 4.7%46%45%0%9%
Washington Post/Schar School[20] October 20–26, 20211,107 (RV)± 3.5%48%43%3%6%
918 (LV)± 4.0%50%44%1%4%
Christopher Newport University[21] October 17–25, 2021944 (LV)± 3.5%48%47%–5%
Suffolk University[22] October 21–24, 2021500 (LV)± 4.4%48%45%–7%
Emerson College[23] October 22–23, 2021875 (LV)± 3.2%47%44%1%7%
co/efficient (R)[24] October 20–21, 2021785 (LV)± 3.5%45%46%–8%
Cygnal (R)[25] October 19–21, 2021816 (LV)± 3.4%48%47%–6%
Virginia Commonwealth University[26] October 9–21, 2021722 (LV)± 6.4%39%35%14%12%
Christopher Newport University[27] September 27 – October 6, 2021802 (LV)± 4.2%49%43%–7%
Emerson College[28] October 1–3, 2021620 (LV)± 3.9%46%44%1%10%
Roanoke College[29] September 12–26, 2021603 (LV)± 4.6%47%37%0%16%
KAConsulting LLC (R)[30] September 17–19, 2021700 (LV)± 3.7%43%27%1%30%
Virginia Commonwealth University[31] September 7–15, 2021731 (LV)± 6.9%39%33%14%14%
Emerson College[32] September 13–14, 2021778 (LV)± 3.4%47%41%2%11%
University of Mary Washington[33] September 7–13, 20211,000 (A)± 3.1%40%37%6%17%
528 (LV)± 4.1%42%46%2%10%
The Trafalgar Group (R)[34] August 26–29, 20211,068 (LV)± 3.0%43%45%–13%
Monmouth University[35] August 24–29, 2021802 (RV)± 3.5%45%43%1%11%
Christopher Newport University[36] August 15–23, 2021800 (LV)± 3.6%53%41%0%6%
Roanoke College[37] August 3–17, 2021558 (LV)± 4.2%45%37%1%17%
Virginia Commonwealth University[38] August 4–15, 2021770 (RV)± 5.4%40%30%20%10%
~747 (LV)± 5.5%41%30%19%10%
JMC Analytics and Polling (R)[39] June 9–12, 2021550 (LV)± 4.2%45%38%–17%

Results

By congressional district

Miyares won 6 of 11 congressional districts, including two that were represented by Democrats.[40]

DistrictHerringMiyaresRepresentative
41%59%Rob Wittman
46%54%Elaine Luria
63%37%Bobby Scott
57%43%Donald McEachin
41%59%
34%65%Ben Cline
45%55%Abigail Spanberger
73%27%Don Beyer
26%74%Morgan Griffith
53%47%Jennifer Wexton
68%32%Gerry Connolly

See also

Notes

Partisan clients

External links

Official campaign websites

Notes and References

  1. My Statement on Virginia's 2021 Election Result. MarkHerringVA. 1456003731124850688. Mark Herring. November 3, 2021.
  2. Web site: Virginia AG Mark Herring plans to run for reelection, scraps bid for governor. Sep 2, 2020. Dec 16, 2020. January 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210127142052/https://www.wavy.com/news/politics/virginia-politics/virginia-ag-mark-herring-plans-to-run-for-reelection-scraps-bid-for-governor/. live.
  3. Web site: Henrico commonwealth's attorney announces she will not run for attorney general. Eason, Hannah. December 6, 2020. WWBT. February 1, 2021. January 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210130215953/https://www.nbc12.com/2020/12/06/henrico-commonwealths-attorney-announces-she-will-not-run-attorney-general/. live.
  4. Web site: Democratic AG Debate . YouTube . 2021-05-15 . 2021-11-19.
  5. https://www.roanoke.edu/about/news/rc_poll_democratic_primary_2021 Roanoke College
  6. https://cnu.edu/wasoncenter/surveys/archive/2021-04-22.html Christopher Newport University
  7. Web site: Fox. Andy. December 2, 2020. Del. Jason Miyares running for Va. attorney general in 2021. ABC 8. en. December 2, 2020. December 5, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205145835/https://www.wric.com/news/del-jason-miyares-running-for-va-attorney-general-in-2021/?utm_source=t.co&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=referral. live.
  8. Web site: 2021-01-14. Chesterfield Supervisor Leslie Haley announces bid for attorney general nomination. 2021-01-14. 8News. en-US. 2021-01-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20210114191509/https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-supervisor-leslie-haley-announces-bid-for-attorney-general-nomination/. live.
  9. News: Shaw . Norma . Smith supports Chase's 2021 gubernatorial bid . Washington Post . Royal Examiner . en . June 14, 2020 . June 28, 2020 . June 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200617050916/https://royalexaminer.com/smith-supports-chases-2021-gubernatorial-bid/ . live .
  10. Web site: White announces campaign for attorney general of Virginia . CBS 19 News . en . 2021-03-11 . 2021-03-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210310091548/https://www.cbs19news.com/story/43470165/white-announces-campaign-for-attorney-general-of-virginia . live .
  11. Web site: Republican Bill Stanley Says Run For Governor Hinges on Trump. March 10, 2020. vpm.org. June 28, 2020. July 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701023316/https://vpm.org/news/articles/11380/republican-bill-stanley-says-run-for-governor-hinges-on-trump. live.
  12. Web site: Virginia GOP Convention, Attorney General Nominee Ranked Choice Voting Election Results Visualization . rcvis.com . RCVis . May 11, 2021 . May 12, 2021 . May 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210512084640/https://rcvis.com/v/va-gop-ag#tabular-candidate-by-round . live .
  13. Web site: Virginia AG candidates Herring, Miyares square off in Loudoun Chamber debate . YouTube . 2021-10-13 . 2021-11-19.
  14. https://wset.com/news/local/monument-of-robert-e-lee-found-knocked-over-in-downtown-roanoke Domingo, Ida (July 24, 2020). "Police to investigate after monument of Robert E. Lee found knocked over in Roanoke". WSET.
  15. https://wset.com/news/local/monument-of-robert-e-lee-found-knocked-over-in-downtown-roanoke, Berrier Jr, Ralph (June 5, 2020). "Council majority supports removing Roanoke's memorial to Robert E. Lee, renaming plaza".
  16. https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/crew-heard-cheers-as-confederate-generals-statue-toppled-in-monroe-park Fultz, Matthew (June 7, 2020). "Crew heard cheers as Confederate general's statue toppled in Monroe Park". WTVR-TV.
  17. https://www.thetrafalgargroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/VA-LG-AG-Nov-Poll-Report.pdf The Trafalgar Group (R)
  18. https://60p3co1nax34ovc830mr2sak-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/October-2021-VA-Gov.pdf Echelon Insights (R)
  19. https://www.roanoke.edu/documents/rcpoll/RCPoll%20Oct%202021%20Political%20topline.pdf Roanoke College
  20. https://context-cdn.washingtonpost.com/notes/prod/default/documents/cb029d2c-c96f-46c1-b933-aa1194961e21/note/8727bdb0-a42b-4e93-a3dd-54667c82c4ce. Washington Post/Schar School
  21. https://cnu.edu/wasoncenter/surveys/archive/2021-10-27.html Christopher Newport University
  22. https://www.suffolk.edu/-/media/suffolk/documents/academics/research-at-suffolk/suprc/polls/other-states/2021/10_26_2021_marginals.pdf Suffolk University
  23. https://emersonpolling.reportablenews.com/pr/virginia-2021-poll-points-to-photo-finish-in-governor-s-race Emerson College
  24. https://www.virginiascope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/210344-VA-LG-Statewide-10.21.pdf co/efficient (R)
  25. https://www.scribd.com/document/534840639/Cygnal-VA-Statewide-Toplines Cygnal (R)
  26. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wsxvc49X3M_1TpncW32DURtCgpx0ef6Y/view Virginia Commonwealth University
  27. https://cnu.edu/wasoncenter/surveys/archive/2021-10-08.html Christopher Newport University
  28. https://emersonpolling.reportablenews.com/pr/virginia-2021-dead-heat-in-governor-and-attorney-general-race Emerson College
  29. https://www.roanoke.edu/about/news/rc_poll_politics_sept_2021 Roanoke College
  30. https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000017c-094e-db91-affd-f95e91ed0000 KAConsulting LLC (R)
  31. https://rampages.us/wilderresearch/wp-content/uploads/sites/37363/2021/09/Release-Sept-2021-Election.pdf Virginia Commonwealth University
  32. https://emersonpolling.reportablenews.com/pr/virginia-2021-competitive-governor-s-race-and-division-over-critical-race-theory Emerson College
  33. https://www.umw.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2021/09/2021-Survey-Topline-Release-1.pdf University of Mary Washington
  34. https://thetrafalgargroup.org/VA-Gen-AG-Aug-Full-Report.pdf The Trafalgar Group (R)
  35. https://www.monmouth.edu/polling-institute/documents/monmouthpoll_va_083121.pdf Monmouth University
  36. https://cnu.edu/wasoncenter/surveys/archive/2021-08-26.html Christopher Newport University
  37. https://www.roanoke.edu/about/news/rc_poll_politics_aug_2021 Roanoke College
  38. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vkX23KoQD9fGI1vt7P5hheof4BmJaWSG/view Virginia Commonwealth University
  39. https://winwithjmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Virginia-Statewide-Executive-Summary.pdf JMC Analytics and Polling (R)
  40. Web site: Dra 2020 .

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