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The fallout from Jones’s misconduct has become its own worst enemy for the Democrats, causing a ripple effect that threatens the entire ticket. The absence of leadership condemnation signifies a broader vulnerability among Virginia Democrats. Meanwhile, Republican candidates are capitalizing on this disarray, with momentum clearly shifting in their favor.
Leveraging successful campaign strategies used in other states—particularly focusing on increasing early and mail-in votes—Republicans are attempting to dismantle the Democratic "firewall." In the 2021 election, Democrats led early voting by 30 points at this stage; now, that lead has shrunk to just 20 points, indicating a decline of 10 points in Democrat enthusiasm and a boost for Republican turnout efforts.