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
Comprehensive donor information for Jones is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Jones raised a total of $1,074,691 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 11, 2013.[5]
| Ray Jones's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Kentucky State Senate, District 31 |  |
$77,959 | |
| 2010 | Kentucky State Senate, District 31 |  |
$100 | |
| 2008 | Kentucky State Senate, District 31 | |
$13,909 | |
| 2006 | Kentucky State Senate, District 31 | |
$1,000 | |
| 2004 | Kentucky State Senate, District 31 | |
$344,276 | |
| 2002 | Kentucky State Senate, District 31 | |
$500 | |
| 2000 | Kentucky State Senate, District 31 | |
$636,947 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,074,691 | |||
2012
Jones won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Jones raised a total of $77,959.
| Kentucky State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Jones's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Bankers Association | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Optometric Association | $1,500 | |||
| May, Walter | $1,000 | |||
| Kentucky Education Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $77,959 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Jones won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Jones raised a total of $13,909.
| Kentucky State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Jones's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Jones, Ray | $2,500 | |||
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $2,000 | |||
| Communications Workers District 3 | $1,000 | |||
| Kentuckentucky Automobile Dealers | $1,000 | |||
| General Drivers Warehousemen & Helpers Local 89 | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $13,909 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Jones won re-election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Jones raised a total of $344,276.
| Kentucky State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Jones's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Jones, Ray | $12,700 | |||
| Kentucky Democratic Party | $10,000 | |||
| Lawrence, Jennifer | $2,000 | |||
| Mine Workers | $2,000 | |||
| Kentucky Attorneys Political Action Trust | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $344,276 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Jones won election to the Kentucky State Senate in 2000. During that election cycle, Jones raised a total of $636,947.
| Kentucky State Senate 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Jones's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Kentucky Democratic Party | $259,988 | |||
| Jones Ii, Ray S | $33,119 | |||
| Mann, Ronald & C Danielle | $3,500 | |||
| Osborne, Lonnie K & Lois | $3,000 | |||
| Colley, Teddy | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $636,947 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Jones has a wife, Paula.
Recent news
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Ray Jones News Feed
- Community college professor allegedly tells students: support gay rights or else - Daily Caller
- Senate bill allows 46 million immigrants by 2033, says CBO - Daily Caller
- Let's Make Some Campaign Ads! - Daily Caller
- Senate rejects amendment to build border fence - Daily Caller
- North Carolina's state education boss wants to exempt teachers from income tax - Daily Caller
- Conservatives more racist than liberals, says government-funded study - Daily Caller
- Gomez: I told McCain he should have left office by now - Daily Caller
- Lawsuit against EPA delayed until Obama unveils new climate plan - Daily Caller
- Elbert Guillory: Democrats have ignored problems facing the black community - Daily Caller
- Three highest-paid Pentagon officials are all football coaches - Daily Caller
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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: 2012, 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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