Robin Wright-Jones
| Robin Wright-Jones | |
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| Missouri State Senate District 5 | |
| Former member | |
| In office | |
| 2009 - 2013 | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $35,915/year |
| Per diem | $98.40/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | 2008 |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms |
| Prior offices | |
| Missouri State House | |
| 2003-2009 | |
| Education | |
| High school | Beaumont High School |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | January 31, 1950 |
| Place of birth | Saint Louis, MO |
| Profession | Real Estate Broker |
| Religion | Methodist |
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Wright-Jones received her diploma from Beaumont High School. She then attended the University of Missouri, Saint Louis.
Wright-Jones has worked as a Real Estate Broker. She has also worked as Executive Director of the Ville Area Neighborhood Housing Association, Incorporated. She has been owner of Arjen One, LLC, since 2006.
Wright-Jones won a special election to the Missouri State House on March 26, 2002. She served in the Missouri State House from 2002 to 2009.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wright-Jones served on these committees:
- Administration
- Joint Committee on Corrections
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
- Financial and Government Organizations and Elections
- General Laws
Select Committee on Redistricting
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wright-Jones served on these committees:
- Administration
- Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections
- Gubernatorial Appointments
- Veterans Affairs, Pensions and Urban Affairs
- Ways and Means
Elections
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Wright-Jones ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 5. Wright-Jones was defeated by Jamilah Nasheed in the August 7 primary election.[1][2]
| Missouri State Senate, District 5 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jamilah Nasheed |
40.6% | 8,300 |
| Robin Wright-Jones Incumbent | 30.3% | 6,204 |
| Jeanette Mott Oxford | 29.1% | 5,961 |
| Total Votes | 20,465 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wright-Jones won election to the 5th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Robert Christophel (L).[3]
| Missouri State Senate, District 5 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robin Wright-Jones (D)
|
57,796 | 91.7% | ||
| Robert Christophel (L) | 5,248 | 8.3% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Wright-Jones won re-election to the 63rd District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Karl Beck (L).[4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 63 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robin Wright-Jones (D)
|
7,755 | 89.8% | ||
| Karl Beck (L) | 883 | 10.2% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Wright-Jones won re-election to the 63rd District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Sandra Chance (R).[5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 63 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robin Wright-Jones (D)
|
11,001 | 85.2% | ||
| Sandra Chance (R) | 1,916 | 48.7% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Wright-Jones won re-election to the 63rd District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Sandra Chance (R).[6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 63 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robin Wright-Jones (R)
|
6,282 | 82.1% | ||
| Sandra Chance (R) | 1,369 | 17.9% | ||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, a year in which Wright-Jones was up for election to Senate District 5, she collected $122,577 in donations.[7]
Her four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Healthcare Association | $3,000 |
| 14th Democratic Senatorial District Committee | $3,000 |
| Life Sciences Fund of Greater Kansas | $2,500 |
| Missouri Hospital Association | $2,000 |
2006
In 2006, a year in which Wright-Jones was up for re-election to House District 63, she collected $11,478 in donations.[7]
Her four largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Safer Families for Missouri | $650 |
| Missouri Association of Realtors | $650 |
| Bank of America | $650 |
| Missouri State Medical Association | $650 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Wright-Jones was up for re-election to House District 63, she collected $25,465 in donations.[7]
Her four largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | $2,400 |
| John Bardgett & Associates | $1,001 |
| Contributions from 3-4 Persons No Backup | $800 |
| Rick Johnson for Speaker | $600 |
2002
In 2002, a year in which Wright-Jones was up for election to House District 63, she collected $20,795 in donations.[7]
Her four largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri State Medical Association | $600 |
| Missouri State Auto Workers | $600 |
| Pelican Printing Co | $300 |
| Citizens for B Thompson | $300 |
Recent news
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Robin Wright-Jones News Feed
- Missouri Ethics Panel Fines Ex-Sen. Wright-Jones $270K - CBS Local
- Ethics violations could cost ex-state Sen. Robin Wright-Jones $271K - STLtoday.com
- FAIR: Tim Jones gets one right. FOUL: Campaign finance run amok - STLtoday.com
- Stories planned for the Thursday, May 16, 2013, Herald-Whig - Quincy Herald Whig
- Bill would stop scanning of personal documents - Springfield News-Leader
- Nasheed threatens Butler ? and fails - St. Louis American
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Personal
Wright-Jones has two children.
External links
- Robin Wright-Jones official Missouri Senate member page
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- State Surge legislative and voting profile
References
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2004 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2002 General Election Results
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Campaign contributions on Follow the Money
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri State Senate District 5 2009-2013 |
Succeeded by Jamilah Nasheed (D) |
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