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Matt Jones
| Matt Jones | ||
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| Colorado State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 9, 2013-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/day in Denver area, $183/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 8 years | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Colorado House of Representatives District 12 | ||
| 2011-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Colorado State University | |
| Master's | Colorado State University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Jones was a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives. He represented the 12th district from 2011 to 2013. He previously served from 1986 to 1993 as well.
Jones earned his BA in Political Science from Colorado State University. He went on to receive his MA in Natural Resource Policy from Colorado State University.
Jones is a part-time wildland firefighter. He has also worked as an open space and trails planner.
Jones won election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, ones served on the following committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • State, Veterans, and Military Affairs, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Energy | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones served on these committees:
| Colorado Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Jones won election in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 17. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. He defeated Charlie Plagainos (R) and Ken Bray (L) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Colorado State Senate, District 17, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Matt Jones |
62% | 45,426 | |
| Republican | Charlie Plagainos | 32.7% | 23,983 | |
| Libertarian | Ken Bray | 5.3% | 3,848 | |
| Total Votes | 73,257 | |||
2010
Jones defeated Jake Williams in the August 10 primary. He defeated Republican Jeffrey Ilseman and Libertarian Bo Shaffer in the November 2 general election.
| Colorado House of Representatives, District 12 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Matt Jones (D)
|
16,775 | |||
| Jeffrey Ilseman (R) | 8,983 | |||
| Bo Shaffer (L) | 1,631 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Jones is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Jones raised a total of $174,741 during that time period. This information was last updated on 5/22/2013.[3]
| Matt Jones's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Colorado State Senate, District 17 |  |
$84,266 | |
| 2010 | Colorado State House, District 12 | |
$90,475 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $174,741 | |||
2012
Jones won election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Jones raised a total of $84,266.
| Colorado State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Matt Jones's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| People For Matt Jones | $5,740 | |||
| Food & Commercial Workers Local 7 | $4,500 | |||
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $2,500 | |||
| Afscme Council 76 | $2,000 | |||
| Colorado Education Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $84,266 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Jones won election to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Jones raised a total of $90,475.
| Colorado House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Matt Jones's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Copic Insurance Small Donor Committee | $3,500 | |||
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $2,250 | |||
| Boulder Valley Education Association | $2,000 | |||
| Colorado Council Of Teamsters Small Donor Committee | $2,000 | |||
| Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Small Donor Cmte (Ctla) | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $90,475 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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- Colorado Legislature's work touched every resident - Longmont Daily Times-Call
- Drilling Foes Regroup After Bitter Legislative Session - CPR's Check and Balance
- Most oil, gas measures die during Colorado Legislature's 2013 session - Longmont Daily Times-Call
- The odd couple of greenhouse gas reduction in Colorado - Mountain Town News
- Area state lawmakers review just-concluded 2013 session - Longmont Daily Times-Call
- Colorado General Assembly approves marijuana regulations on last day of ... - Colorado Springs Gazette
- Oil & gas regs slip by lawmakers - The Colorado Statesman
- Oil and gas bills hit stiff opposition - Denver Post
- Haddad: Proposal isn't 'more' money - Longmont Weekly
- Hickenlooper, Democrats still at odds on bill to increase oil and gas fines - kdvr.com
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Personal
Jones and his wife Shari have one child.
External links
- Matt Jones's campaign website
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Matt Jones facebook page
References
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, - 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, Official Primary Election Results
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Jones, Matt" Accessed May 22, 2013
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| Preceded by Brandon Shaffer (D) |
Colorado State Senate District 17 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Paul Weissmann |
Colorado House District 12 2011–present |
Succeeded by Mike Foote (D) |
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