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Sheila Jones
| Sheila Jones | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 53 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Businesswoman | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Jones has worked as a business owner, lobbyist, and Lockheed employee.
She is a member of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia Board, AFL-CIO, Disabled American Veterans Commanders Club, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, National Council of Negro Women, and National Member with the Stonewall Democrats Voter.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Juvenile Justice | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Health and Human | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Jones ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 53. Jones defeated Jason Esteves and Robert Patillo in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. No candidates filed to run in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. [2][3][4] Jones ran unopposed in the general election.[5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 53, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sheila Jones Incumbent |
100% | 18,384 | |
| Total Votes | 18,384 | |||
| Georgia House of Representatives District 53 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Sheila Jones |
64.8% | 3,562 |
| Jason Esteves | 29.5% | 1,624 |
| Robert Patillo | 5.7% | 312 |
| Total Votes | 5,498 | |
2010
Jones ran for re-election to the 44th District seat in 2010. No one filed to run against Jones in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 44 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sheila Jones (D)
|
10,528 | 100.0% | ||
She defeated Steven Lee in the July 20 primary by a margin of 2,633-558.[7]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 44 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sheila Jones
|
2,633 | 82.5% | ||
| Steven Lee | 558 | 17.5% | ||
2008
In 2008 Jones was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 44. Jones (D) finished with 14,993 votes while her opponent Steve Hedden (R) finished with 5,696 votes.[8] Jones raised $8,229 for her campaign fund.[9]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 44 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sheila Jones (D)
|
14,993 | |||
| Steve Hedden (R) | 5,696 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Jones collected $24,651 in campaign contributions.[10] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Sheila Jones's campaign in 2010 | |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | $2,000 |
| Georgia Chiropractic Association | $1,500 |
| Georgia Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Transport Workers Union Of America | $1,000 |
| American Federation For Children | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $24,651 |
2008
In 2008, Jones collected $8,229 in campaign contributions.[11] The four largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Waste Management | $1,500 |
| Georgia Chiropractic Association | $1,000 |
| Georgia Optometric Association | $750 |
| Communications Workers District 3 | $500 |
Recent news
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External links
- Sheila Jones' personal website
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Sheila Jones
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Sheila Jones on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jones
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, Unofficial Primary Election Results, retrieved July 31, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Primary/General Nonpartisan/Special Election July 31, 2012," accessed August 9, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division "2012 Election Results" Accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "July 20, 2010 State Representative primary results
- ↑ Georgia House of Representatives election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Georgia House 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Sheila Jones
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| Preceded by Elly Dobbs (D) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 53 2013–present |
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Succeeded by Don L. Parsons (R) |
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