Republicans Challenge Virginia AG Candidate Jay Jones with Election Day Stickers

On Election Day in Virginia, Republican candidates intensified their campaign efforts by distributing eye-catching stickers targeting Jay Jones, the Democratic candidate for attorney general. These stickers were crafted by the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) and presented a unique twist on the conventional “I voted” stickers, creatively drawing attention to controversies linked to Jones.

Stickers Featuring Controversial Themes

Among the five distinct sticker designs, four prominently featured red circles with statements starting with “I didn’t vote for…” followed by various references to alleged scandals involving Jones. One particularly striking design showed Jones in a stovepipe hat resembling the famous Monopoly Man. It carried the slogan: “I didn’t vote for the ‘get out of jail free’ guy.” This phrase connected to an ongoing investigation into Jones’ claimed community service related to a reckless driving incident.

Questionable Community Service Hours

Jones reported completing 1,000 hours of community service through his political action committee and the state NAACP. However, transparency issues have arisen due to unfulfilled requests for timesheet documentation amid the ongoing investigation.

Other Notable Stickers

• “I didn’t vote for the political violence guy”: This statement referenced Jones’ prior text messages in which he expressed violent sentiments towards Republican House Speaker Todd Gilbert.
• “I didn’t vote for the two-bullets guy”: This slogan highlighted a suggestion made by Jones regarding repercussions for Gilbert, including violent scenarios involving Gilbert’s family.
• Provocative Imagery: One sticker creatively depicted a character from “Calvin and Hobbes” urinating on a gravestone labeled “GOP,” with the slogan: “Disagree with Jay Jones? He’ll piss on your grave.”

Political Strategy on Election Day

These sticker distributions reflect the aggressive tactics employed by the Republican party as they sought to influence undecided voters. By highlighting controversies surrounding Jay Jones, they aimed to undermine his candidacy and bolster support for their own candidates.

As Election Day progresses, the Republicans’ strategy illustrates the intensifying political battle in Virginia, with each party striving to sway voter opinions through campaign tactics.