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Jewell Jones
Jewell Jones (Democratic Party) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 11. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Jones (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 11. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jones began serving in the U.S. Army in 2014.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Jones was assigned to the following committees:
- Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee (decommissioned), Minority vice-chair
- House Regulatory Reform Committee
2019-2020
Jones was assigned to the following committees:
- House Regulatory Reform Committee
- Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee (decommissioned), Minority Vice Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Communications and Technology |
| • Military and Veterans Affairs |
| • Regulatory Reform |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Jewell Jones was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent Jewell Jones defeated James Townsend in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jewell Jones (D)  | 65.2 | 28,182 |
 | James Townsend (R) | 34.8 | 15,030 | |
| Total votes: 43,212 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent Jewell Jones advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 11 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jewell Jones | 100.0 | 11,544 |
| Total votes: 11,544 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 11
James Townsend advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 11 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Townsend | 100.0 | 4,156 |
| Total votes: 4,156 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent Jewell Jones defeated James Townsend in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 11 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jewell Jones (D) | 66.9 | 20,706 |
| James Townsend (R) | 33.1 | 10,252 | |
| Total votes: 30,958 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 11
Incumbent Jewell Jones defeated Randy Walker in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 11 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jewell Jones | 62.2 | 6,210 |
| Randy Walker | 37.8 | 3,781 | ||
| Total votes: 9,991 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 11
James Townsend advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 11 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Townsend | 100.0 | 3,246 |
| Total votes: 3,246 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 19, 2016. This seat was vacant. It was last represented by Julie Plawecki (D).
Jewell Jones defeated Robert Pope in the Michigan House of Representatives District 11 general election.[2]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 11 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jewell Jones |
65.04% | 23,721 | |
| Republican | Robert Pope | 34.96% | 12,749 | |
| Total Votes | 36,470 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Jewell Jones ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 11 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jewell Jones (unopposed) | |
Robert Pope defeated Dale Prosser in the Michigan House of Representatives District 11 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 11 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Robert Pope |
53.70% | 588 | |
| Republican | Dale Prosser | 46.30% | 507 | |
| Total Votes | 1,095 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Before serving in the Michigan House of Representatives, Jones was a member of the Inkster City Council. He was a member of the Inkster Task Force, the Inkster Youth Coalition, the Inkster Chamber of Commerce and more. Jones attends the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where he is pursuing a dual major in Political Science and Business Studies. He is also a member of the Michigan National Guard, Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps, an Inkster Auxiliary Police Officer, and a member of the Black Student Union and the Student Veteran Association. Jones is a native and current resident of Inkster. He has been active in political campaigns for several years and also operated a small business. He is a Senior Deacon in his church, The Spiritual Israel and Its Army. In the House, he is focused on improving public education, keeping young talent in Michigan, fighting for environmental and social justice, and maintaining strong, vibrant communities.
- I am committed to more equitable funding for K-12 public education and making higher education more accessible and affordable for all citizens.
- I am fighting to keep talented workers in Michigan by promoting career-technical job skills training and accelerated small business development programs.
- I am advocating for policies that demand affordable health care, criminal justice reform, and responsible environmental initiatives.
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Campaign finance summary
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Noteworthy events
Following a one-car accident, Jones was arrested and charged with "resisting and obstructing a police officer, operating a motor vehicle with a high blood alcohol content, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, possession of a weapon while under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving" on April 6, 2021.[5] According to Ali Hammoud, Jones' attorney, "Jones will continue to faithfully serve" his constituents and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.[5]
While being held on bond, Jones was brought to court for three alleged bond violations: he "misled the court about attending Michigan National Guard training when he later checked in on social media at a Planet Fitness and attended legislative committee hearings...failed to pay to keep his alcohol tether operating...[and] consum[ed] alcohol earlier this month and then tamper[ed] with his tether."[6] On September 14, 2021, after the third bond violation, Jones' bond was revoked and he was jailed. While being sent to jail, Jones is alleged to have attempted to smuggle a handcuff key into the facility. He was charged with two additional counts related to the attempted key smuggling the following day. On September 16, 2021, Michigan House leaders removed Jones from his committee assignments. The following day, Jones' lawyer requested Jones undergo a mental health evaluation, which Judge Michael Hatty granted. Jones' case was adjourned until October 2021.[6][7]
Jones posted bond and was released from jail on November 12, 2021.[8] He pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal on February 16, 2022.[9][10]
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2022
In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 through December 31.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 11 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 3, 2020
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Detroit Free Press, "Prosecutor: Troopers used Taser and pepper spray on state Rep. Jewell Jones," April 16, 2021
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Detroit News, "Mental health evaluation ordered for Rep. Jewell Jones at his lawyer's request," September 17, 2021
- ↑ Detroit Free Press, "House speaker strips Rep. Jewell Jones of committee posts after new allegations," September 16, 2021
- ↑ Click On Detroit, "Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones released from jail after bond posted," November 15, 2021
- ↑ Click on Detroit, "Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones pleads guilty to several charges, does not intend to resign," February 16, 2022
- ↑ M Live, "Rep. Jewell Jones to plead guilty to felony charges, lawyer says," February 15, 2022
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| Preceded by - |
Michigan House of Representatives District 11 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Veronica Paiz (D) |
