History of Jay Jones (politician) in Timeline

Jay Jones is an American politician and attorney. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Virginia's 89th district in the House of Delegates from 2018 to 2022. Currently, he is the Democratic nominee for Virginia's Attorney General in the 2025 election, where he will run against the Republican incumbent, Jason Miyares.

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March 14, 1989: Jay Jones Born

On March 14, 1989, Jerrauld Charles Corey "Jay" Jones was born. He is an American politician and attorney.

February 13, 2017: Announced Candidacy for the 89th District

On February 13, 2017, Jay Jones announced his candidacy for the 89th district of the Virginia House of Delegates.

June 13, 2017: Won Democrat Primary

On June 13, 2017, Jay Jones won the contested Democrat primary.

November 7, 2017: Won General Election

On November 7, 2017, Jay Jones won the general election against Terry Hurst.

September 2019: Endorsed Cory Booker

In September 2019, Jay Jones endorsed Cory Booker in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.

July 2020: Announced Candidacy for Attorney General

In July 2020, Jay Jones announced his candidacy for attorney general of Virginia in the 2021 election.

September 2020: Married Mavis Baah

In September 2020, Jay Jones married Mavis Baah, shrinking their wedding from 300 guests to just 50 due to COVID-19.

June 8, 2021: Lost Primary to Herring

On June 8, 2021, Jay Jones lost the Democratic primary to incumbent Mark Herring in the Virginia Attorney General election.

January 11, 2022: Jackie Glass Elected

On January 11, 2022, fellow Democrat Jackie Glass was elected to succeed Jay Jones in a special election.

January 2022: Resigned from Virginia House of Delegates

In January 2022, Jay Jones resigned from the Virginia House of Delegates, following the announcement that he and his wife are expecting their first child in summer 2022.