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Kenneth Jones
| Kenneth Jones | ||
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| Mississippi State Senate District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,000/year | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2007 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 3, 1966 | |
| Place of birth | Canton, MS | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Jones was a candidate for the Mississippi State Senate in 2003 but was not elected. He joined the Mississippi State Senate in 2008. He has served in that position since, representing the 21st district.
Jones is a Business Owner.
Jones attended Jackson State University.
Committee assignments
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Jones served on these committees:
- Business and Financial Institutions Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Executive Contingent Fund Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Finance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Insurance Committee, Mississippi Senate
- Public Health and Welfare Committee, Mississippi Senate
Elections
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Jones won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 21. He defeated Franklin Mallett, Jr. in the primary on August 2, 2011. Loren Ross ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Jones defeated Ross in the general election on November 8, 2011. [1]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 21 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democrat |  Kenneth Jones Incumbent |
68.7% | 11,374 | |
| Republican | Loren Ross | 31.3% | 5,174 | |
| Total Votes | 16,548 | |||
| Mississippi State Senate, District 21 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Kenneth Jones Incumbent |
84% | 6,773 |
| Franklin Mallett, Jr. | 16% | 1,294 |
| Total Votes | 8,067 | |
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Kenneth Jones ran unopposed for District 21 of the Mississippi State Senate. [2]
Kenneth Jones raised $8,480 for his campaign.[3]
| Mississippi Senate, District 21 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kenneth Jones (D) | 11,793 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Jones received $27,520 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Mississippi State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kenneth Jones's campaign in 2011 | |
| Caesars Entertainment | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Dental Association | $1,000 |
| Atmos Energy | $1,000 |
| MMPAC | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $27,520 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 11,374 |
| Cost of each vote received | $2.42 |
2009
In 2009 Kenneth Jones collected $5,450 in donations. [5]
His two largest contributors in 2009 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rudy Warnock | $1,200 |
| MD Eye Political ACTN | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Kenneth Jones News Feed
- This Date In Baseball - NECN.com - NECN
- Police: Man, 19, sought in NO parade shootings - KEYC TV
- Office of Special Counsel Investigating Whistleblower's Complaint Against Jones - Main Justice
- Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader suspended - USA Today - USA TODAY
- Minnesota News Roundup: Snowstrom likely to change to rain today in Minnesota - Pierce County Herald
- The Book Is Dead, Dying, or on Its Last Leg! - Dissident Voice
- Former NFL player McIntyre arrested in Port St. Lucie - WPEC
- Bulletproof Whiteboards And The Marketing Of School Safety - Wisconsin Public Radio
- Most Gun Dealers Not Inspected by Federal Authorities for More than Five Years ... - Main Justice
- Red Wings' hopes hinge on Howard - USA Today - USA TODAY
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Personal
Jones and his wife, Bobby Ann, have two children.
Contact Information
Capitol Address:
Post Office Box 1018
Jackson, MS 39218
Phone: 601-359-3232
District Address:
232 Boyd Street
Canton, MS 39046
Phone: 601-859-3438 601-859-3438 601-859-3438 (Home)
Phone: 601-859-8844 (Business)
Email:
kjones@senate.ms.gov
External links
- Mississippi Senator Page
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2003
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