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Ray Jones
| Ray Jones | ||
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| Kentucky State Senate District 31 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $188.22/day | |
| Per diem | $135.30/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Eastern Kentucky University, 1991 | |
| J.D. | University of Louisville School of Law, 1994 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 6, 1969 | |
| Place of birth | Whitesburg, KY | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Jones earned his B.A. from Eastern Kentucky University in 1991 and his J.D. from the University of Louisville School of Law in 1994. His professional experience includes working as an attorney for the following firms: Assistant Pike County Attorney from 1994 to 1995, Gary C. Johnson, PSC, from 1995 to 1998, Vanover, Hall & Bartley, PSC, from 1998 to 2000, and Jones & Friend, PSC, from 2000 to the present.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Energy | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Appropriations and Revenue | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Environment | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Energy | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Kentucky Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development, Tourism and Labor | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Energy | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2012
Jones won re-election in the 2012 election for Kentucky State Senate District 31. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 22, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jones was re-elected to the 31st District Seat in the Kentucky State Senate with no opposition.[3] Jones raised $13,909 for his campaign.[4]
| Kentucky State Senate, District 31 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ray Jones (D) | 24,814 | 100% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008 Jones collected $13,909 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jones, Ray | $2,500 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $2,000 |
| Health Care and Social Service District 1199 | $1,000 |
| Indiana-Kentucky Regional Council of Carpenters | $1,000 |
Personal
Jones has a wife, Paula.
Recent news
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Ray Jones News Feed
- The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women - The Nation. (blog)
- Betting on the USVI - New York Daily News
- Flight delays and finger-pointing follow furloughs - USA TODAY (blog)
- Delays stack up in airports: Start the blame game - USA TODAY
- Former NFL player McIntyre arrested in Port St. Lucie - WPEC
- W.Va. to expand Medicaid, extend coverage to 91500 uninsured - The Herald-Mail
- Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins breaks down Dolphins Rookie Camp - WPEC
- CHARLOTTE MAYOR JOINS CABINET -- LIFE LESSON from Gio Gonzalez ... - Politico (blog)
- Seminole Ridge to face Jupiter in regional semifinal - WPEC
- Dolphins rookie camp kicks off competitive offseason - WPEC
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External links
- Official Kentucky Legislature page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Freedom Speaks Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Voting record from KentuckyVotes.org
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Gary C. Johnson |
Kentucky State Senate District 31 2001–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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