Emil Jones
Emil Jones (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois State Senate, representing District 14. He assumed office in 2009. His current term ends on January 13, 2027.
Jones (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Illinois State Senate to represent District 14. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 17, 2026.[source]
Biography
Jones' professional experience includes working as an administrator of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Jones is the grandson of former Senate President Emil Jones II, who retired in 2008.
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Jones was assigned to the following committees:
- Appropriations - Education
- Human Rights Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Senate Special Committee on Tourism
2023-2024
Jones was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Jones was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee, Chair
- Redistricting Committee (decommissioned)
- Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Jones was assigned to the following committees:
- Committee of the Whole
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- Senate Financial Institutions Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Senate Licensed Activities Committee, Chair
- Veterans Affairs Committee
- Transportation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions, Vice chair |
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • Revenue |
| • Telecommunications & InfoTechnology |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Financial Institutions |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions, Vice chair |
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • Revenue |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Licensed Activities and Pensions, Vice chair |
| • Local Government, Chair |
| • Revenue |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones served on these committees:
| Illinois committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Committee of the Whole |
| • Energy |
| • Licensed Activities, Vice Chair |
| • Redistricting |
| • State Government & Veterans Affairs |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jones served on these committees:[1]
| Illinois committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations I |
| • Commerce |
| • Energy |
| • Labor |
| • Licensed Activities |
| • State Government & Veterans Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 17, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 14
Incumbent Emil Jones (D), Ahmed Karrar (D), and Kenneth Williams (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 14 on March 17, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 14
Brian Skala (R) is running in the Republican primary for Illinois State Senate District 14 on March 17, 2026.
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2022
See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 14
Incumbent Emil Jones won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 14 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Emil Jones (D) | 100.0 | 49,237 |
| Total votes: 49,237 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matthew O'Keefe (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 14
Incumbent Emil Jones advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 14 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Emil Jones | 100.0 | 20,381 |
| Total votes: 20,381 | |||
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2018
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Illinois State Senate District 14
Incumbent Emil Jones won election in the general election for Illinois State Senate District 14 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Emil Jones (D) | 100.0 | 65,275 |
| Total votes: 65,275 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 14
Incumbent Emil Jones advanced from the Democratic primary for Illinois State Senate District 14 on March 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Emil Jones | 100.0 | 32,119 |
| Total votes: 32,119 | |||
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2016
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Illinois State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was November 30, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Emil Jones ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 14 general election.[3][4]
| Illinois State Senate, District 14 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Emil Jones Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Illinois State Board of Elections | ||
Incumbent Emil Jones ran unopposed in the Illinois State Senate District 14 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Illinois State Senate, District 14 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Emil Jones Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Jones won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 14. He was unopposed in the Democratic Primary on March 20[7][8] and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Emil Jones Incumbent |
100% | 82,778 | |
| Total Votes | 82,778 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Emil Jones won the election for the Illinois State Senate District 14 receiving 76,090 votes, ahead of Republican Ray Wardingley (18,929 votes).[10]
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Emil Jones (D)
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76,090 | |||
| Ray Wardingley (R) | 18,929 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2024
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In 2024, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 29.
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2023
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In 2023, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 27.
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2022
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In 2022, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 5 to April 9.
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2021
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In 2021, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 1.
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2020
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In 2020, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 23.
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2019
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In 2019, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31. There were also special sessions. The 1st special session was June 21-July 6. The 2nd special session was July 26-July 31. During the 3rd special session, the Senate met on August 13, and the House met on August 16. The 4th special session was on August 28-29. There was a veto session from October 24-November 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 7 (extended session).
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2014
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In 2014, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 29 through June 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Illinois State Legislature was in session from January 11 through May 31.
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Noteworthy events
Charged with federal bribery (2022)
On September 20, 2022, Jones was charged with federal bribery related with the use of red-light cameras in Chicago. Jones allegedly sought $5,000 to exclude some Chicago suburbs from a study of red-light cameras. Jones was also charged with making the arrangements through interstate commerce and lying to federal agents.[13][14]
Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) called for Jones' resignation on September 22. Following the charges, Jones gave up his leadership positions in the Senate.[14]
On September 23, Jones pleaded not guilty and waived his right to be indicted by a grand jury.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Illinois General Assembly, "List of Illinois Senate Committees," July 28, 2009
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate list: General Election - 11/8/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election results, General election 2016," accessed December 15, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed January 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election Results: GENERAL PRIMARY - 3/15/2016," accessed August 8, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Illinois Senate election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Citizen Action Illinois, "99th General Assembly Legislative Scorecard 2016," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities, "2016 Illinois Community Living Report," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ Illinois Policy, "STATE SENATOR FACES FEDERAL BRIBERY CHARGES IN RED-LIGHT CAMERA SCHEME," September 20, 2022
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 The Southern Illinoisan, "Capitol Recap: Another Democratic senator charged in bribery scheme," September 25, 2022
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Illinois State Senate District 14 2009-Present |
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