NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Former local delegate Jay Jones has announced he is officially running for Attorney General of Virginia.
Jones launched his campaign Tuesday morning, promising to fight for Virginia’s families and to take “extreme politics” out of the Attorney Generals office.
“Today, with hope for a brighter future for our Commonwealth and our nation, I am proud to announce my campaign for Attorney General of Virginia,” Jones said. “As Virginia’s Attorney General, my highest priority will always be the safety and freedom of Virginia families.”
The Virginia Department of Elections accepted Jones’ statement of organization in September. Previously, Jones represented Norfolk in the House of Delegates from 2019 through 2021.
“As your Attorney General, I will protect Virginia families, our children, and the most vulnerable,” Jones said. “We’ll crack down on those who would do our kids harm by working with law enforcement to get illegal guns off our streets, shut down drug traffickers, and hold to account gun manufacturers whose weapons of war are used to commit mass shootings and crimes.