Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s attorney general, faces mounting scrutiny ahead of Tuesday’s election after a viral video depicts him making a kicking motion toward a dog near a polling site. The incident has intensified calls for accountability as Jones navigates multiple controversies.

In footage captured by Klarke Kilgore, a former staffer for Republican Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, Jones is seen lifting his right leg and moving it toward a dog as it walks away outside a polling location on Election Day. Social media users have questioned whether the action constituted an attempt to kick the animal.

Jones has previously drawn fire over leaked text messages from August 2022, in which he expressed violent fantasies about former Republican Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert, including envisioning “two bullets” fired into him and his children’s deaths. Initially defending the remarks, Jones later apologized, calling the messages “sick to [his] stomach.” Despite widespread condemnation, most Democrats have not demanded his withdrawal from the race.

The candidate also faces criticism over a 2018 reckless driving conviction for speeding at 116 mph on Interstate 64 in New Kent, Virginia. Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin condemned the incident, stating, “The job of attorney general is too important to leave to someone who would recklessly break the law and endanger lives.”

Jones has further drawn backlash for alleged calls to kill police officers, prompting the Fraternal Order of Police of Virginia to urge his withdrawal. Despite these allegations, he remains in the race.

Republican Miyares, Virginia’s first Hispanic attorney general, emphasizes his public safety record as he seeks re-election. During debates, Jones repeatedly linked Miyares to former President Donald Trump, accusing him of failing to uphold legal standards. Miyares, however, defended his role as an office dedicated to protecting Virginians.

Polls remain open until 7 p.m., with voters in line by that time allowed to cast ballots.