VA-AG: Booker wades into Virginia attorney general race
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) endorsed former Virginia Del. Jay Jones (D) for state attorney general Tuesday ahead of the primary this month, becoming the latest national Democrat to wade into Virginia’s downballot races this year.
“Jay Jones will be a tireless fighter for Virginia families as Attorney General, and that’s why I’m so excited to announce my endorsement today,” Booker said in a statement. “Jay Jones has the vision, commitment, and integrity to keep families safe and make sure every Virginian gets a fair shake in the justice system. I’ll be working every day to ensure Jay wins this race.”
Jones is running against fellow Democrat Shannon Taylor, who serves as the commonwealth’s attorney for Henrico County; the primary is June 17.
Jones has shored up a number of endorsements, including former Virginia Govs. Terry McAuliffe (D) and Ralph Northam (D), while Taylor has the backing of former state Attorney General Mark Herring (R) and former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (D), among other Democrats.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5330512-cory-booker-endorses-jay-jones/
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