Governor Northam endorses Norfolk Delegate Jay Jones for Attorney General
This is Northam's first endorsement in the 2021 state election cycle. He formally backed Jones citing "it is time for a new generation of leaders to take the reins."
Author: Alex Littlehales (WVEC), 13News Now Staff
Published: 10:51 AM EST March 4, 2021
Updated: 7:15 PM EST March 4, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. — Governor Ralph Northam is putting his weight behind Norfolk Delegate and Attorney General candidate Jay Jones in the upcoming state elections.
Northam formally endorsed Jones for attorney general, according to Jones' campaign Thursday morning.
“We [Gov. Northam and Del. Jones] chat and as you’re running a campaign, you’re looking at people both elected and not elected to support you. I asked him if he was willing to do so and I'm excited he said yes," Jones told 13News Now in an interview Thursday.