Matt Jones
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| Matt Jones | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for Colorado State Senate District 17 | ||
| Date of primary | June 26, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| Colorado House of Representatives District 12 | ||
| In office | ||
| January 12, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $30,000/year | |
| Per diem | $45/day in Denver area, $99/day outside | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | Four consecutive terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Colorado State University | |
| Master's | Colorado State University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
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 is running for election to the Colorado State Senate in 2012.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones has been appointed to these committees:
- Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
- Transportation Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
Elections
2012
- See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2012
Jones is running in the 2012 election for Colorado State Senate District 17. He is running unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 26, 2012. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012. [1]
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
2010
In 2010, Jones raised $68,710 in contributions. [2]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Copic Insurance Small Donor Committee | $3,500 |
| Colorado Professional Fire Fighters | $2,250 |
| Colorado Council Of Teamsters Small Donor Committee | $2,000 |
| Boulder Valley Education Association | $2,000 |
Recent news
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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
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