Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) endorsed former Virginia Del. Jay Jones (D) for the state's attorney general on Tuesday ahead of the primary this month, becoming the latest national Democrat to wade into Virginia’s down-ballot 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, in the party’s primary on June 17. Jones has shored up a number