VA Attorney General 2025: Your Rights

Pop quiz: What does your state's Attorney General do? If you said "I have no idea," you're not alone. Most people don't know what an AG does until it's too late. Then they wonder why violent criminals walk free, gun laws get selectively enforced, or their constitutional rights get trampled.

Virginia's 2025 Attorney General race is one of the most important state elections in the country. Why? Because the AG is basically the state's top lawyer and law enforcement official. They decide:

• Which laws get enforced and which get ignored
• Whether criminals get prosecuted or given a pass
• If gun rights get protected or restricted
• Whether the state defends or attacks your constitutional rights

In other words, the AG has more power over your daily life than pretty much any other state official. And in 2025, Virginia voters will decide if they want an AG who enforces the law or one who picks and chooses based on politics.

"The Attorney General is like the referee in a football game. If they refuse to call penalties on one team, the game's rigged."

What the Attorney General Actually Does (And Why You Should Care)

Most people think the AG just gives legal advice to the governor. Wrong. The Attorney General is the state's chief law enforcement officer. Here's what that means in practice:

1. Criminal Prosecutions
The AG can step in on major cases—organized crime, public corruption, violent felonies. If local prosecutors are soft on crime or refuse to charge criminals, the AG can override them. Or they can refuse to prosecute crimes they don't personally agree with. Either way, the AG decides who goes to prison and who walks free.

2. Constitutional Rights
When the state gets sued—over gun laws, free speech, religious liberty, whatever—the AG defends or declines to defend. They can fight to protect your rights, or they can refuse to defend laws they don't like. Spoiler: most AGs pick based on politics, not principle.

3. Consumer Protection
The AG investigates fraud, scams, and corporate misconduct. They can sue companies that rip off consumers. Or they can ignore complaints and let corporations do whatever. Depends on the AG.

4. Gun Rights Enforcement
In Virginia, gun rights are huge. The AG decides how aggressively to enforce gun laws, whether to defend Second Amendment protections, and whether to crack down on illegal gun possession or focus on law-abiding gun owners. Pick the wrong AG, and your gun rights disappear.

So yeah, the AG has massive power. And in 2025, Virginia will decide if they want an AG who enforces all laws equally or one who plays favorites based on ideology.

The Criminal Justice Disaster

Let's talk about the elephant in the room: Virginia's criminal justice system is broken. And it's not because of tough-on-crime policies. It's because progressive prosecutors refuse to prosecute criminals.

In Fairfax County, Arlington, and Alexandria, far-left DAs have implemented "reform" policies that basically mean not charging people for theft, assault, drug possession, and other crimes. The result? Repeat offenders get arrested 10+ times and never see a courtroom.

Car thefts are up 40% in Northern Virginia. Retail theft is so bad that stores are closing. Violent crime is rising in Richmond. And what's the response from progressive prosecutors? "Mass incarceration is the real crime."

Cool. But when someone steals your car, assaults you on the street, or breaks into your home, and the DA lets them walk free, that's not justice. That's negligence.

The Attorney General has the power to step in and prosecute cases when local DAs refuse. They can override soft-on-crime prosecutors and actually hold criminals accountable. Or they can let chaos continue.

In 2025, Virginia voters will decide which approach they want. Because right now, the criminals are winning.

Gun Rights: Will Virginia Stay Pro-2A or Go Blue State?

Virginia has a proud history of gun rights. But in recent years, Democrats have pushed hard for restrictions: red flag laws, "assault weapon" bans, magazine limits, universal background checks. Some passed, some didn't. But the fight isn't over.

Here's the thing: the Attorney General decides how aggressively to enforce gun laws and whether to defend Second Amendment rights. A pro-gun AG will fight federal overreach and protect Virginians' rights. An anti-gun AG will look for ways to restrict gun ownership and refuse to defend pro-2A laws.

In 2020, Democrats tried to pass sweeping gun bans. Gun owners across Virginia showed up to the State Capitol by the thousands to protest. The bills got watered down. But if the wrong AG gets elected in 2025, they'll find ways to restrict gun rights through enforcement, even if the legislature doesn't pass new laws.

Don't believe me? Look at New York and California. Their AGs have weaponized gun laws to make it nearly impossible for law-abiding citizens to own firearms. They enforce every technicality, refuse to defend gun owners in court, and push for more restrictions at every turn.

Virginia can go the same way. Or voters can elect an AG who actually respects the Second Amendment. Your choice.

Constitutional Rights: Free Speech, Religious Liberty, and Parental Rights

The AG doesn't just handle criminal cases and gun laws. They also defend—or attack—your constitutional rights. And in Virginia, several major issues are on the table:

1. Free Speech on College Campuses
Virginia universities have a terrible track record on free speech. Conservative speakers get cancelled. Students get punished for "offensive" opinions. The AG can sue universities that violate First Amendment rights. Or they can side with the censors. Guess which way most progressive AGs lean?

2. Religious Liberty
Churches, religious schools, and faith-based organizations have been under attack nationwide. The AG decides whether Virginia defends religious freedom or forces religious groups to comply with policies that violate their beliefs. This matters—especially for Christian schools, adoption agencies, and healthcare providers.

3. Parental Rights in Education
In 2023, Virginia passed laws protecting parental rights in schools. Parents have the right to know what's being taught, opt out of controversial content, and be notified if their child claims a different gender identity. Progressive AGs hate these laws. Conservative AGs defend them. The AG you elect will decide if parents actually have rights or if schools can override them.

Bottom line: the Attorney General is the state's legal referee. If they refuse to defend constitutional rights, those rights disappear. And no amount of complaining on Twitter will bring them back.

Why Young Voters Need to Show Up

Here's the harsh truth: young voters skip state elections, then wonder why their rights disappear. AG races have abysmal turnout—like 30% on a good year. That means 70% of people don't vote, and then a handful of motivated partisans decide who runs the state's legal system.

In 2021, Virginia's AG race was decided by just 2 percentage points. If a few thousand more young voters had shown up, the outcome would've been different. And the consequences matter—criminal justice policy, gun rights, constitutional protections—all of it hinges on who the AG is.

So if you care about any of the following:

• Not getting robbed because prosecutors refuse to charge criminals
• Keeping your gun rights intact
• Protecting free speech and religious liberty
• Ensuring parents have rights in schools

Then you need to vote in 2025. Because the other side will. And they're very motivated to elect an AG who will push their agenda—whether you like it or not.

What You Actually Need to Do

If you live in Virginia and care about any of this, here's your action plan:

1. Register to vote. Deadline is October 13, 2025. Go to elections.virginia.gov and register. Takes 5 minutes.

2. Vote in the June 2025 primary. Primaries decide which candidates make it to the general election. Skip it, and you don't get to complain about your options.

3. Research the candidates. Look at their records. Who do they prosecute? Who do they let walk? What's their stance on gun rights, free speech, and parental rights? Demand specifics.

4. Show up in November. General election is November 4, 2025. Mark your calendar. Make a plan. Vote early if possible. Just don't skip it.

5. Get your friends to vote. Text your group chat. Make it a thing. "We're all voting Tuesday, then grabbing dinner." Make democracy social.

The Bottom Line: Your Rights, Your Vote

The Virginia Attorney General race isn't sexy. It won't dominate national headlines. But it will determine whether laws apply to everyone or just to people the AG doesn't like. It will decide if criminals get prosecuted or released. If gun rights get protected or attacked. If constitutional rights matter or get ignored.

Older voters will show up. They always do. The question is: will you? Because if young voters sit this out, Virginia's legal system will be run by people who don't share your values. And once your rights are gone, good luck getting them back.

So yeah, this election matters. Criminal justice, gun rights, free speech, parental rights—it's all on the ballot. Your vote will help decide whether Virginia protects your rights or tramples them.

June primary, November general. Mark your calendar. Do your research. And show up. Because Virginia's future is literally on the ballot.

Show up or shut up. Your call.