By Eva McKend, CNN(CNN) — Virginia’s Democratic candidate for attorney general Jay Jones is facing widespread criticism for text messages he sent in 2022 suggesting a colleague should be shot. According to the Review, Jones tried to call Coyner after she objected to his language. In a statement to CNN, Jones apologized to Gilbert and voiced regret for the text messages. The Republican Attorneys General Association is calling for Jones to drop out of the race against incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares. Polling indicated a tight race before the text messages surfaced.