RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, a Republican who has embraced prosecutions against election fraud and other conservative causes, said Monday that he will seek reelection next year, dispelling speculation of a potential gubernatorial bid.

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

Attorney General Jason Miyares announces that he will be running for re-election. He made the announcement Monday afternoon on X.