Michael Jones | |
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 Jones in 2024 | |
| Member of the VirginiaHouseofDelegates from the 77th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Cliff Hayes Jr. (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Michael Jones is an American Democrat politician from Virginia. He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in the 2023 Virginia House of Delegates election from the 77th district. [1] [2]
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