Jay Jones
@jonesjay.bsky.social
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Charles & Zachary’s dad, Mavis's husband. Attorney General-Elect of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia, polls close in less than 5 HOURS! Here's what you need to know to vote.
6 days ago
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Trump is pledging to defy a court order requiring him to fund SNAP, and Jason Miyares has refused to stand up to Trump and prevent VA kids from going hungry. Voters are tired of leaders who won't fight for them, and they'll show that at the ballot box.
www.axios.com/2025/11/04/t...
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Trump says SNAP will only get paid after shutdown
The post appears to defy two federal courts' rulings.
https://www.axios.com/2025/11/04/trump-snap-after-shutdown-ends
6 days ago
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Today is the day! Proud to cast my vote for our Democratic ticket. I’m grateful for everyone who has stood with us in the fight for progress, opportunity, and safety for all. Let’s make history, Virginia.
6 days ago
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Virginia, it’s Election Day! Polls are open now until 7 pm tonight, so find your voting location at
IWillVote.com
and make your voice heard!
6 days ago
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This campaign has always been about one thing: putting Virginians first. Safer communities. Lower costs. Leadership that stands up for you.
9 days ago
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On Tuesday, we have an opportunity to chart a better, brighter course here in Virginia. Let's do it together.
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9 days ago
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I'm running for Attorney General to put Virginia first – to lower costs, defend our fundamental rights, and keep our communities safe. The stakes of this race couldn't be higher, and the contrast couldn't be more clear.
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9 days ago
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We’re in the final days of the election, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Let’s show up, get out the vote, and shape our future together.
10 days ago
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This race is about who will deliver for Virginians. I have plans to defend against federal overreach, protect our rights, and keep our communities safe. Meanwhile, Jason Miyares’ only plan is to continue supporting President Trump’s agenda in Virginia.
11 days ago
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Jason Miyares “has made clear that he would use every lever of power to delay, distort, or derail the reproductive freedom amendment, even without clear legal authority to do so.” As AG, I’ll do everything I can to protect a woman’s right to choose.
vadogwood.com/opinion/opin...
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OPINION: Jason Miyares is a threat to Virginia's reproductive freedom
At stake is the proposed Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom, which would protect Virginians’ right to access abortion, contraception, miscarriage, and fertility care, and guarantee the ...
https://vadogwood.com/opinion/opinion-jason-miyares-is-a-threat-to-virginias-reproductive-freedom/
12 days ago
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I’m running for Attorney General to put Virginia first – to fulfill the promise of progress, opportunity, and safety for every Virginian. Together, we can build a brighter future for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren.
13 days ago
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Virginia – we are one week out from Election Day! It’s time to make your voice heard and help deliver a safer, fairer, more just Commonwealth for all. Let’s do this!
13 days ago
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Keeping our communities safe is the most important responsibility of any Virginia leader – and it’s exactly what I’ll do as Attorney General.
14 days ago
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When Donald Trump illegally fired Virginia workers, raised prices, and defunded our schools and local law enforcement, other states took him to court.
@jasonmiyaresva.bsky.social
cheered him on.
14 days ago
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Jason Miyares sees Donald Trump at MAGA rallies. I’ll see Donald Trump in court.
17 days ago
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My statement on Governor Youngkin declaring a State of Emergency over Donald Trump's SNAP cuts.
18 days ago
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Had a great time connecting with veterans alongside Sheriff Gabe Morgan in Newport News this morning. Folks across the Commonwealth are ready to get out the vote!
18 days ago
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Jason Miyares refused to join other AGs challenging Trump’s illegal tariffs. Now, the average Virginia family will pay $2,400 more per year in higher costs. Unlike my opponent, I’ll stand up to policies that raise costs.
19 days ago
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Trump’s government shutdown has put the health and financial security of Virginia families and federal workers at risk for three weeks, and
@jasonmiyaresva.bsky.social
still doesn’t have a plan to protect them. I’ll defend our workforce and protect families against federal overreach.
19 days ago
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It was an honor to meet with pastors from across Hampton Roads this morning. As a Catholic, I've always drawn strength from faith and community — the same values that guide me in this campaign and in service.
19 days ago
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Virginians deserve an Attorney General who will put people over special interest donors. That’s why I made a consumer protection plan to take on predatory lenders, hold scammers accountable, and put money back in Virginians’ pockets.
20 days ago
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From abortion access to voting rights, the Attorney General decides whether Virginians move forward or backward. I’m running to make sure your rights are protected, no matter who’s in the White House.
20 days ago
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Once again,
@jasonmiyaresva.bsky.social
is showing Virginians exactly where he stands on reproductive rights by speaking at a conference hosted by the Family Foundation, an extreme anti-abortion group. Virginia deserves an AG who will stand up for their fundamental freedoms, not block them.
21 days ago
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The AG's job is to protect Virginians from scams, price gouging, and corporate greed – but over the last 3.5 years,
@jasonmiyaresva.bsky.social
has refused to put people first. I’m running to make sure Virginians have an AG working for fairness, accountability, and a level playing field.
21 days ago
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Trump says he's supporting
@jasonmiyaresva.bsky.social
because I'll join the attorneys general suing him. He's right, and we're going to win.
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21 days ago
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No better way to start the week than with a Sunday morning service. Grateful to connect with congregations across the Commonwealth.
22 days ago
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Another great canvass launch with
@seiuva512.bsky.social
! As Attorney General, I'll always stand with Virginia workers.
23 days ago
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Started the day kicking off a canvass launch with Norfolk Federation of Teachers members. 17 days out – let’s get this done!
23 days ago
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My opponent won't help protect Virginians who are victims of housing discrimination and unsafe living conditions, because he's spent years taking millions from corporate landlords and slumlords. Jason Miyares will always put profits over people.
americanjournalnews.com/miyares-reco...
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Miyares’ record shows a long history of siding with landlords over renters
Miyares and his wife made $2.5 million from a family rental company accused of slumlord practices.
https://americanjournalnews.com/miyares-record-shows-a-long-history-of-siding-with-landlords-over-renters/
24 days ago
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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.
27 days ago
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Such a pleasure to spend time with Petersburg Democrats! It’s always great to connect with community leaders fighting to strengthen our democracy and move Virginia forward.
27 days ago
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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.
28 days ago
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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.
28 days ago
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Fired up after launching today’s canvass with Virginia AFL-CIO members! Union workers are the backbone of our economy, and as Attorney General, I’ll always have their backs – defending fair wages, safe workplaces, and the right to organize.
about 1 month ago
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While Trump and his allies play games with Virginians’ livelihoods,
@jasonmiyaresva.bsky.social
won't 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.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Trump administration begins laying off federal workers amid shutdown
White House budget director Russell Vought said reductions in force were underway.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/10/10/trump-federal-workers-layoffs-government-shutdown/
about 1 month ago
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Between his anti-abortion voting record, “lauding the overturning of Roe v. Wade,” and supporting an abortion ban,
@jasonmiyaresva.bsky.social
's record on reproductive rights is too extreme for Virginia.
americanjournalnews.com/jason-miyare...
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Jason Miyares advanced an extreme anti-abortion agenda as Virginia attorney general
Miyares pointed to Western European nations with 8-week abortion bans as a model for the U.S.
https://americanjournalnews.com/jason-miyares-advanced-an-extreme-anti-abortion-agenda-as-virginia-attorney-general/
about 1 month ago
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Great seeing friends and early voters at Norfolk City Hall this morning with Senator Williams Graves and Delegate Anthony!
about 1 month ago
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Loved spending this evening with
@henricodems.bsky.social
and Richmond Democrats! Just 27 days until Election Day — grateful for everyone out there knocking doors and organizing.
about 1 month ago
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Stopped by an early voting site in Eastern Henrico this afternoon alongside Senator Aird 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!
about 1 month ago
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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.bsky.social
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.
www.axios.com/2025/10/07/t...
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Scoop: White House memo says furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to backpay
A move to deny backpay to up to 750,000 furloughed workers would dramatically escalate Trump's pressure on Democrats to end the shutdown.
https://www.axios.com/2025/10/07/trump-memo-furloughed-federal-workers-backpay
about 1 month ago
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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. We must demand the release of all hostages and remain steadfast in our pursuit of lasting peace and resolution for both Israelis and Palestinians.
about 1 month ago
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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.
about 1 month ago
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Thousands of federal jobs in Virginia are on the line because of Trump's dysfunction – and
@jasonmiyaresva.bsky.social
is silent. Virginians deserve leaders who will put our jobs and economy first, not bow to Trump’s chaos.
www.govexec.com/workforce/20...
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White House: Shutdown layoffs are just days away
So far, just one agency has pursued RIFs while others have largely followed normal shutdown procedures.
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/10/white-house-shutdown-layoffs-are-just-days-away/408534/
about 1 month ago
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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.
about 1 month ago
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Protecting families’ access to healthcare should be a top priority of every Virginia leader. But
@jasonmiyaresva.bsky.social
is standing by Trump’s side as his legislation tears through our rural healthcare and guts coverage for 350,000 Virginians.
www.pilotonline.com/2025/09/22/f...
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Federal funding changes mean about 350,000 Virginians could lose health care coverage
The state of health care in Virginia, especially in rural areas, is uncertain after changes in federal funding.
https://www.pilotonline.com/2025/09/22/federal-funding-changes-mean-about-350000-virginians-could-lose-health-care-coverage/
about 1 month ago
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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.bsky.social
has abandoned our federal workforce and sided with Trump.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/01/p...
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Shutdown hits hard in Virginia, home to 300,000 federal workers | CNN Politics
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 tho...
https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/01/politics/government-shutdown-virginia-governor-race
about 1 month ago
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With today's federal shutdown, Donald Trump is threatening the well-being and financial security of Virginia families - and
@jasonmiyaresva.bsky.social
has done nothing to stand up for us. Read my full statement on the government shutdown.
about 1 month ago
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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 to abortion access.
about 1 month ago
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No job is more important for Virginia’s Attorney General than ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities. That’s why I have a comprehensive plan to combat violent crime, get illegal guns off our streets, and protect our kids.
about 1 month ago
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No politician should come between a woman and her doctor. When Virginians solidify the right to an abortion in our Constitution, I’ll use every tool in the OAG to defend it against federal attacks.
about 1 month ago
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