RICHMOND Jay Jones, one of two Democratic candidates for attorney general, is launching a new on Tuesday.
Backed by a six-figure ad buy, the commercial will air on TV in the Richmond, Norfolk and 色多多 broadcast markets, as well as statewide on streaming services.
In the ad, Northam and Jones are seated at a diner, wearing button-down shirts with coffee mugs in front of them.
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鈥淭here鈥檚 no one I trust more to stand up to Trump and Musk than you, Jay,鈥 says Northam, who served as governor from 2018 to 2022. 鈥淵ou鈥檝e been an assistant attorney general and protected abortion rights. You even sued Glenn Youngkin when he attacked voting rights.鈥
The endorsement is a high-profile boost for Jones in a competitive June 17 primary. Dozens of Democrats, including Northam, formed the PAC "" early last year to support his campaign.
The Northam spot is the second TV ad from the Jones campaign. His 鈥 the first to air in the race 鈥 debuted two weeks ago.
Jones鈥 opponent in the Democratic primary, Henrico Commonwealth鈥檚 Attorney Shannon Taylor, launched week. Like Jones, Taylor pledges to push back against former President Donald Trump and his senior adviser, Elon Musk.
The Democratic nominee will face Attorney General Jason Miyares, the Republican incumbent, in the November general election.
