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Sherry Jones
| Sherry Jones | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 59 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 4, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Whip, Tennessee House of Representatives | ||
| Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Nashville, TN | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Jones has worked as a membership director and as a meeting and event planner. She served on the Metro Council of the City of Nashville from 1987 to 1995.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Civil Justice | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children & Family Affairs | ||||
| • Consumer & Employee Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jones served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children & Family Affairs | ||||
| • Children and Youth | ||||
| • Consumer & Employee Affairs | ||||
| • Health & Human Resources | ||||
Elections
2012
Jones won re-election in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 59. Jones ran unopposed in the August 2 primary election and defeated Robert Duvall (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 59, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sherry Jones Incumbent |
70.1% | 11,358 | |
| Republican | Robert Duvall | 29.9% | 4,839 | |
| Total Votes | 16,197 | |||
2010
Jones ran for re-election to the 59th District Seat in 2010. She was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[3] She defeated Republican Duane Dominy in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Jones won re-election to the 59th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives. [5]
Jones raised $30,533 for her campaign. [6]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 59 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sherry Jones (D)
|
14,528 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Jones received $109,120 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Sherry Jones's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters | $10,000 |
| Nashville Fire Fighters Local 140 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Dental Association | $6,000 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $5,500 |
| Tennessee Teamsters | $5,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $109,120 |
2008
Jones raised $30,533 in the 2008 election cycle.
Her major contributors are listed below. [8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Committee for the Advancement of Psychology | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association | $1,600 |
| Tennessee Society of Anesthesiologists | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Chiropractic Association | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Pipe Trades Council | $1,500 |
Personal
Jones has three children and two grandchildren. She currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee.
Recent news
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Sherry Jones News Feed
- Ohio kidnappings: what makes men take women and children prisoner? - The Guardian
- Hospice of Cumberland County real winner in 22nd annual tournament - Crossville Chronicle
- Your Students, Your Schools -- Des Moines west - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Two Rochester Students Named as Minnesota's 2013 Presidential Scholars - St. Paul Asian American Press
- Nation/World photos - Albany Times Union
- Lake Highlands at Plano Senior, 7 pm (One-game series) - Mesquitenews
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External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Sherry Jones
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Tennessee Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Unofficial primary results
- ↑ Unofficial Democratic state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official House Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 59
- ↑ District 59 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
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