By running for reelection, Miyares avoids a potentially expensive and bruising gubernatorial primary with a fellow Republican, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.

Laying out his hopes to hold the role for another four years, Miyares noted public safety efforts he’s been involved in so far such as the “One Pill Can Kill” campaign raising awareness about fentanyl overdoses and his office’s involvement in “Ceasefire Virginia,