
Jay Jones
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Charles & Zachary’s dad, Mavis's husband. Running for VA Attorney General to keep them -- and all families -- safe and free. Attorney & former State Delegate.
Norfolk, VA
Joined March 2009
As a father of two young boys, I know firsthand what it’s like to worry about rising costs. I’m running for Attorney General because Virginia's top lawyer should be fighting to protect our economy and workforce – not bending the knee to Trump. Watch my new ad, “Worry.”
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As the father of two young boys, I know what it’s like to feel the squeeze of grocery prices every week. I’m running for Attorney General to protect families’ pocketbooks from rising costs – whether it’s utility rate hikes or the price of berries.
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Such a pleasure to spend time with @PetersburgDems! It’s always great to connect with community leaders fighting to strengthen our democracy and move Virginia forward.
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This race will decide whether we have an Attorney General who defends our freedoms, protects our democracy, and prioritizes the needs of Virginians – or one who takes directives from Donald Trump. The stakes couldn’t be higher.
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Some of the most meaningful moments on the campaign trail have been worshipping with communities across the Commonwealth. Wherever we gather, there’s always strength in faith and unity.
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Fired up after launching today’s canvass with @Virginia_AFLCIO members! Union workers are the backbone of our economy, and as Attorney General, I’ll always have their backs.
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While Trump and his allies play games with Virginians’ livelihoods, @JasonMiyaresVA refuses to stand up to him. As AG, I’ll take action to stop any illegal firings, because our federal workers deserve better than to be pawns in Trump's political games. https://t.co/soypGJ6Wgb
washingtonpost.com
More than 4,000 positions will be eliminated across agencies, the government told a court Friday night.
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Between his anti-abortion voting record, “lauding the overturning of Roe v. Wade,” and supporting an abortion ban, @JasonMiyaresVA's record on reproductive rights is too extreme for Virginia. https://t.co/YqKMq3RwpN
americanjournalnews.com
Miyares pointed to Western European nations with 8-week abortion bans as a model for the U.S.
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Great seeing friends and early voters at Norfolk City Hall this morning with Senator Williams Graves and Delegate Anthony!
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Loved spending this evening with @HenricoDems and @RichmondDems! Just 27 days until Election Day — grateful for everyone out there knocking doors and organizing.
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Stopped by an early voting site in Eastern Henrico alongside Senator Aird this afternoon to chat with voters and thank our volunteers. When we vote, we make our voices heard and shape Virginia’s future. Let’s do this!
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One week into Trump’s shutdown and he’s threatening to cut off pay for Virginia's furloughed workers – and @JasonMiyaresVA hasn't lifted a finger to protect them. VA deserves an AG who will fight for our workforce, not one too afraid to stand up to Trump. https://t.co/FAQk696uEI
axios.com
A move to deny backpay to up to 750,000 furloughed workers would dramatically escalate Trump's pressure on Democrats to end the shutdown.
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Today, we honor the more than 1,200 innocent lives lost, including 46 Americans, in Hamas’ horrific terrorist attack two years ago. Mavis' and my thoughts are with those whose lives have been shattered in this conflict. We must demand the release of all hostages and remain
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My heart is broken for my friend, Delegate Candi Mundon King, and her family. Mavis and I are praying for peace and healing for Candi, Josh, and the entire King family during this devastating time.
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Thousands of federal jobs in Virginia are on the line because of Trump's shutdown – and @JasonMiyaresVA is silent. Virginians deserve leaders who will put our jobs and economy first, not bow to Trump’s chaos. https://t.co/c2eLsv5lH1
govexec.com
So far, just one agency has pursued RIFs while others have largely followed normal shutdown procedures.
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As Yom Kippur begins this evening, I’m wishing an easy fast and meaningful day to all Virginians in observance. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.
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Protecting families’ access to healthcare should be a top priority of every Virginia leader. But @JasonMiyaresVA is standing by Trump’s side as his legislation tears through our rural healthcare and guts coverage for 350,000 Virginians. https://t.co/CQgpStJSAn
pilotonline.com
The state of health care in Virginia, especially in rural areas, is uncertain after changes in federal funding.
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Virginia is home to 300,000 federal workers who are set to lose critical services they rely on – but time and again, @JasonMiyaresVA has abandoned our federal workforce and sided with Trump. https://t.co/y0CA30PwJa
cnn.com
The federal government shutdown — and the escalating battle over which party bears the most blame — has injected a major new question mark into the governor’s race in Virginia, home to hundreds of...
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With today's federal shutdown, Donald Trump is threatening the well-being and financial security of Virginia families – and @JasonMiyaresVA has done nothing to stand up for us. Read my full statement on the government shutdown.
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As we meet folks across the Commonwealth, we’re hearing concerns about the same issues: rising costs of healthcare, groceries, housing, and attacks on abortion access.
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