Virginia Republicans Rally in Manassas, Virginia Beach Ahead of High-Stakes Election Day

Republican candidates in Virginia, including Governor Glenn Youngkin, Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, John Reid for lieutenant governor, and Jason Miyares for attorney general, held final rallies in Manassas and Virginia Beach ahead of Election Day, emphasizing the high stakes of the race and the need for voters to choose decisively. They highlighted their achievements and plans, focusing on issues such as crime reduction, the cost of living, and combating fentanyl, while criticizing their Democratic opponents for scandals and policy positions they consider harmful, like potential tax increases and defunding police. Earle-Sears stressed continuing the progress made under Youngkin's administration and warned against returning to prior policies. Miyares pointed to efforts to cut crime and called for decency in political discourse, contrasting himself with opponent Jay Jones amidst a controversy involving threatening text messages. The Republicans positioned themselves as the choice for forward progress and decency, urging Virginians to reject what they described as the failures and risks posed by Democratic candidates. These rallies were part of a final push to energize supporters and sway undecided voters in a competitive and nationally watched election.