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Arnold Jones
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Last election

November 6, 2018

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Arnold Jones (Republican Party) ran for election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 23. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Arnold Jones graduated from Hill City High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in natural sciences from Concordia University in 1996 and a second bachelor's degree in computer science from University of Phoenix in 2001. Jones served in the United States Navy from 1982 to 1985.[1]

Elections

2018

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 23

Incumbent Sandra Hollins defeated Arnold Jones in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 23 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sandra Hollins
Sandra Hollins (D)
 
75.3
 
6,058
Image of Arnold Jones
Arnold Jones (R) Candidate Connection
 
24.7
 
1,982

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,040
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Arnold Jones participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on July 26, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Arnold Jones' responses follow below.[2]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ Health care, Education, Employment issues: minimum wage, licensing requirements[3][4] ”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Education: Teacher salaries, teacher funds in relation to purchasing educational materials. Homelessness and Hunger
Affordable healthcare for every resident
Minimum wage increase and licensing requirement reforms
Criminal system reform in our stateCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4] 		”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Arnold Jones answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

“ my spouse and kids are who I look up to as they are honest, sincere, strong ethics and treat others with respect and dignity even when they do not agree with the other persons point of view or personal character.[4] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ The only advice I can give here is to always remember to listen and think through thoughts before acting.[4] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ honesty, Willingness to listen, compromise when it benefits the citizens and not the party or personal goals.[4] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ Honest and respectful. I listen and consider all points of view. I have a strong ethical stance.[4] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ that I would be known and respected as an individual that worked for the citizens withing my district and also within my state.[4] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ getting married. Age 22[4] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Cook at a hotel in Keystone, SD and I had this for the summer while in high school[4] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ haven't had any awkward dates to be honest.[4] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Thanksgiving. It is a time to remember what the dinner stands for and that everyone gets together and for the most parts put away ill feelings and enjoys each others company.[4] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ I don't have a favorite book. I am interested in many different topics.[4] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ Po, the kungfu panda. work with others that are more experienced than myself as well as knowing and acknowledging he is imperfect but get things done in the long run.[4] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ my bigfoot footprint casting. I firmly believe that bigfoot exists and would enjoy going out to explore this and prove it.[4] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ Don't worry be happy.....[4] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ effectively communicate when I am frustrated.[4] ”
(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
“ they do not work together on bills overall.[4] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ No, I think at the state level it is a good thing to elect individuals that have no political experience that are willing to work together to get things done and bring in their own opinions and experience when dealing with issues.[4] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ wages as utah is a lower wage paying state. Healthcare, homelessness and hunger as these are issues that are continuing to grow in our state.[4] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ to openly discuss their goals when working on passing and implementing laws that affect the citizens of our state.[4] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Most definitely, If one can not build a relationship with other legislators then nothing will get accomplished in relation to addressing and passing laws that affect the citizens of our state. We do not have to agree with one another, but we do need to build positive, professional and respectful relationships with one another.[4] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ looking at the population within the boundaries of our cities, communities.[4] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Human and health services, occupational and professional licensure review, house law enforcement and criminal justice, House health and human services and house education[4] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ yes, whatever level they would allow me to.[4] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ no[4] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ US Congress and possibly President[4] ”
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
“ I have several. I know various individuals that have had difficult issues come up in their lives and some have made positive choices and some negative choices. A close friend has various mental issues and has dealt with some devastating complications in his family's life. He has been homeless, a widower, arrersted, used drugs, etc. At times he has prevailed wonderfully and other times no so well. With his various issues he has been unable to consistently have affordable healthcare for his family as well as maintain employment with a livable wage in order to support his family. These are issues that affect all of us not just the specific individual and I plan on addressing these issues once elected into office.[4] ”

Ballotpedia biographical submission form

The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:

“ What is your political philosophy?

To work towards homelessness issues, hunger issues, health care, education and criminal system reform in the State of Utah. I will work with all politicians that want to work together to fix the issues that need to be addressed in a bipartisan manner. We need to get passed this Partisan squabbling and get things done for our citizens, we are in the 21st century....

Is there anything you would like to add?

I will represent all residents both in my own district as well as in the state of Utah no just republican wants.[4]

”
—Arnold Jones[1]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on July 26, 2018
  2. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  3. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Arnold Jones' responses," July 26, 2018
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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