US EditionJay Jones wins Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general
- Jay Jones secured the Democratic Party’s candidacy for attorney general of Virginia on June 18, 2025, setting up a general election contest against the current officeholder, Jason Miyares.
- Jones secured his nomination by defeating Shannon Taylor narrowly, building on his previous 2021 attorney general campaign and progressive platform.
- Jones campaigned criticizing Miyares’ alignment with Donald Trump and pledged to protect Virginians' rights, voting access, and to push back against corporate overreach.
- Jones stated on the campaign trail, "What we've gotten is fealty to Donald Trump" and "I will never bend at the president's knee," emphasizing his independent stance.
- The November 4, 2025, election is expected to be highly competitive and could influence broader political trends in Virginia seen as a referendum on Trump's tenure.
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Colorado Springs Gazette
Jay Jones wins Virginia Democratic primary for attorney general
Virginia Democrats selected former Del. Jay Jones as their attorney general nominee Tuesday evening ahead of the November off-year election, widely seen as a political bellwether. Jones defeated Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor, 51% to 49%, with 95% of votes…
Virginia Democratic primary results: Jay Jones wins attorney general race
Virginia Democrats selected former Del. Jay Jones as their attorney general nominee Tuesday evening ahead of the November off-year election, widely seen as a political bellwether. Jones defeated Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor, 51% to 49%, with 95% of votes counted according to the Associated Press. The win sets up a November battle against Attorney General Jason Miyares (R-VA), who is seeking reelection. Jones, who ran unsuccessf…
InsideNoVA.com
Virginia MercuryJones edges Taylor in Democratic attorney general primary
In a nail-biter Democratic primary Tuesday, Jay Jones narrowly defeated Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor in the race for attorney general, setting up a November showdown with Republican incumbent Jason Miyares. According to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of…
Jay Jones to take on Jason Miyares in Virginia attorney general race
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Former state delegate Jay Jones is set to be the Virginia Democrats' candidate for attorney general, according to the Associated Press. On Tuesday, June 17, Virginians took to the polls to choose the Democratic nominee for November's attorney general race. The Republican nominees for all three of Virginia’s major statewide offices have already been chosen. Jones and his opponent, Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney Sha…
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