Florida’s newly sworn-in attorney general, James Uthmeier, hasn’t been shy about weighing in on fights beyond his state line, and his recent commentary on the Virginia attorney general contest should wake up every patriotic Virginian. Uthmeier — a DeSantis appointee who rose from chief of staff to the state’s top law office — has been a frequent voice on conservative outlets urging voters to prioritize law and order over liberal experiments that have made streets less safe.
The stakes in Virginia could not be higher: incumbent Republican Jason Miyares is defending the gains on public safety his office has helped secure against Democrat Jay Jones, who won a bruising primary and now faces scrutiny. Polling in recent weeks shows the attorney general race tightening as voters weigh which party will keep neighborhoods safe and protect families, turning the contest into a referendum on crime and accountability.
Miyares has run as a pro-law-enforcement, pro-family prosecutor who has prioritized fentanyl interdiction and tougher coordination with local police — the kind of clear-eyed focus that actually reduces crime instead of apologizing for it. Conservatives rightly point to his work on opioid and public-safety initiatives as proof that Republicans aren’t just tough talk; they deliver real results that keep kids off the streets and communities secure.
On the other side, Jay Jones’s recent revelations about inflammatory private texts have shaken voters’ trust and opened the door for questions about judgment and temperament — qualities you cannot afford in the commonwealth’s top law officer. The fallout from those messages has tightened the race and given Miyares a persuasive talking point: Virginia deserves an attorney general who defends law-abiding citizens, not someone whose off-the-record impulses become a public liability.
That’s why Uthmeier’s message matters. He’s a law-and-order conservative who has sent legal teams into jurisdictions where prosecutors have coddled career criminals, and he’s blunt about the consequences of electing officials who side with soft-on-crime policies. If Virginians want fewer victims and more convictions, they should listen when seasoned conservative litigators warn that the choice in November isn’t academic — it’s about safety, jobs, and the right to raise children free from fear.
The polls show this race is far from decided, but momentum swings quickly when voters focus on real-world consequences: schools, fentanyl, and violent crime. Conservatives should mobilize now — knock doors, share Miyares’s record on public safety, and make sure every neighbor understands that a vote for law and order is a vote for thriving communities and secure futures.
Virginia will send a loud message at the ballot box if patriots turn out and prioritize safety over politics. James Uthmeier’s intervention is a reminder that this isn’t a local skirmish — it’s part of a nationwide fight to restore common-sense governance and hold Democrats accountable for policies that have emboldened criminals. Stand with Miyares, defend the rule of law, and let Virginia show the rest of the country what leadership and courage look like.
