Following an order from the Supreme Court of Virginia that granted a stay of the Tazewell County Circuit Court Order in Republican National Committee v. Koski, Attorney General Jay Jones issued a statement on March 5, 2026. The court’s decision allows the referendum election to move forward as planned.
Attorney General Jones stated, “I’m proud of the decisive action my office took to immediately bring this case before the Supreme Court of Virginia, the proper forum to consider these claims. We moved quickly to protect the orderly administration of this election. The Court’s order is clear: the referendum election will proceed. I’m grateful to the lawyers in the Office of the Attorney General who worked swiftly and skillfully to ensure that the voices of Virginians will be heard at the ballot box.”
The Office of the Attorney General in Virginia provides legal counsel and representation for state agencies, supports civil rights enforcement, and offers victim assistance programs, as described on its official website. The office also works on public safety initiatives and defends constitutional rights across the Commonwealth.
Additionally, resources for consumer protection against identity theft and fraud are available through the attorney general’s office. The office addresses issues such as human trafficking and domestic violence with legal advocacy efforts. The Attorney General serves all residents throughout Virginia.
