Jay Jones projected to win Virginia attorney general race
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Hampton Roads gains more political power as Jay Jones becomes Virginia's new attorney general, joining other Tidewater leaders in state government.
Jones won Virginia’s attorney general race after leaked texts showed him musing about killing a GOP lawmaker and his family.
Jay Jones, the Democrats’ scandal-plagued attorney general nominee who sparked a Republican-led backlash over violent text messages, secured victory in what turned into a high-profile race in Virginia’s statewide electoral contests Tuesday.
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Did Jay Jones try to kick a dog outside Virginia polling station? Viral video sparks outrage
A video circulating on social media shows Virginia attorney-general candidate Jay Jones appearing to attempt to kick a small dog outside a polling precinct.
Virginia Democrats reject GOP attempts to condemn political violence during redistricting special session, voting 21-17 along party lines to block amendment.