Jay Jones wins Democratic primary for Virginia attorney general
Former Virginia Del. Jay Jones (D) was projected to win the state's Democratic primary for attorney general on Tuesday, setting up a general election contest against incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares (R), according to Decision Desk HQ.
Jones defeated Henrico County commonwealth's attorney Shannon Taylor (D) in the expensive primary.
According to the Virginia Public Access Project, as of Monday, Jones has raised roughly $2.7 million in the race, while Taylor has raked in $2.1 million.
The primary also saw the state's two most influential energy donors pitted against each other, with Clean Virginia backing Jones and Dominion Energy backing Taylor. Last week, Clean Virginia launched a six-figure attack ad against Taylor.
Jones has been backed by Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with McAuliffe and former Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam.
Legally challenging President Trump will likely be a theme of Jones' messaging going to the general election against Miyares. During the primary, Jones and Taylor invoked how they would push back on Trump if elected attorney general.
Jones told The Hill's sister station WRIC in Richmond that the job of Virginia attorney general 'in this particular moment' is 'taking on this chaotic administration.'
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