Kenneth Jones (Mississippi)
Kenneth Wayne Jones (b. February 3, 1966) is a former Democratic member of the Mississippi State Senate, representing District 21. He was first elected to the chamber in 2007.
Jones was a candidate for the Mississippi State Senate in 2003.
Biography
Jones attended Jackson State University. His professional experience includes working as a business owner.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Interstate and Federal Cooperation, Chair |
| • Constitution |
| • Environmental Protection, Conservation and Water Resources |
| • Executive Contingent Fund |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Municipalities |
| • Public Health and Welfare |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Interstate and Federal Cooperation, Chair |
| • Constitution |
| • Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res |
| • Executive Contingent Fund |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Municipalities |
| • Public Health and Welfare |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Jones served on these committees:
| Mississippi committee assignments, 2010 |
|---|
| • Business and Financial Institutions |
| • Environment Prot, Cons and Water Res |
| • Executive Contingent Fund |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance |
| • Public Health and Welfare |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2015
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2015
Elections for the Mississippi State Senate took place in 2015. A primary election was held on August 4, 2015, and the general election was held on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 27, 2015.[1] Barbara Blackmon defeated incumbent Kenneth Jones in the Democratic primary. No Republican candidates filed for election. Blackmon ran unchallenged in the District 21 general election.
| Mississippi State Senate, District 21 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Barbara Blackmon |
50.2% | 4,832 |
| Kenneth Jones Incumbent | 49.8% | 4,798 |
| Total Votes | 9,630 | |
2011
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2011
Jones won re-election to the Mississippi Senate District 21. He defeated Franklin Mallett, Jr. in the primary on August 2, 2011. Loren Ross ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Jones defeated Ross in the general election on November 8, 2011.[2]
| Mississippi State Senate, District 21 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Kenneth Jones Incumbent |
68.7% | 11,374 | |
| Republican | Loren Ross | 31.3% | 5,174 | |
| Total Votes | 16,548 | |||
| Mississippi State Senate, District 21 Democratic Primary, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Kenneth Jones Incumbent |
84% | 6,773 |
| Franklin Mallett, Jr. | 16% | 1,294 |
| Total Votes | 8,067 | |
2007
- See also: Mississippi State Senate elections, 2007
On November 6, 2007, Kenneth Jones ran unopposed for District 21 of the Mississippi State Senate.[3]
| Mississippi Senate, District 21 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kenneth Jones (D) | 11,793 | 100% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 6 through April 2.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2014
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In 2014, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 2.
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Personal
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Jones and his wife, Bobby Ann, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Mississippi State Legislature
- Mississippi State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Joint Committees
- Mississippi state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2009, 2007, 2003
Footnotes
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections Calendar," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ Mississippi Department of State, "2011 Official State Senate Candidate List," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Mississippi Secretary of State, "Mississippi State Senate official election results for 2007," accessed April 2, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Mississippi State Senate District 21 2008–2016 |
Succeeded by Barbara Blackmon (D) |
