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Marcus Jones
2021 - Present
2030
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Marcus Jones is a member of the Edmond Public Schools school board in Oklahoma, representing District 5. He assumed office on November 1, 2021. His current term ends in 2030.
Jones ran for re-election to the Edmond Public Schools school board to represent District 5 in Oklahoma. He won in the general election on April 1, 2025.
Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Marcus Jones was born in Houston, Texas. He earned a high school diploma from Edmond North High School and a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University in 2005. His career experience includes working as a system administrator.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Edmond Public Schools, Oklahoma, elections (2025)
General election
General election for Edmond Public Schools school board, District 5
Incumbent Marcus Jones defeated Jim Putnam in the general election for Edmond Public Schools school board, District 5 on April 1, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marcus Jones (Nonpartisan)  | 55.2 | 2,401 |
 | Jim Putnam (Nonpartisan) | 44.8 | 1,951 | |
| Total votes: 4,352 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marcus Jones and Jim Putnam advanced from the primary for Edmond Public Schools school board, District 5.
Endorsements
Jones received the following endorsements.
2022
See also: Edmond Public Schools, Oklahoma, elections (2022)
General election
Special general election for Edmond Public Schools school board, District 5
Incumbent Marcus Jones defeated Michael Grande in the special general election for Edmond Public Schools school board, District 5 on April 5, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marcus Jones (Nonpartisan) | 50.5 | 2,534 |
| Michael Grande (Nonpartisan) | 49.5 | 2,484 | ||
| Total votes: 5,018 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Special nonpartisan primary for Edmond Public Schools school board, District 5
Michael Grande and incumbent Marcus Jones defeated Deonna Maxfield in the special primary for Edmond Public Schools school board, District 5 on February 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Grande (Nonpartisan) | 49.9 | 1,752 | |
| ✔ | | Marcus Jones (Nonpartisan) | 47.8 | 1,679 |
| Deonna Maxfield (Nonpartisan) | 2.3 | 79 | ||
| Total votes: 3,510 | |||
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Campaign themes
2025
Marcus Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jones' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My name is Marcus Jones, and I currently serve as a Systems Administrator at Tinker. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Oklahoma State University and have built my career in technology. Beyond my professional work, I am actively involved in my church where I contribute in multiple roles, including serving on the finance committee and playing drums.
As a lifelong resident of Edmond and a proud graduate of Edmond Public Schools, I am deeply committed to our community and schools. My wife and I have two wonderful daughters who attend EPS which reinforces my dedication to supporting our families, teachers, and students.
I am seeking re-election to the Edmond Public Schools Board of Education District 5, to ensure that a parent's perspective remains represented. With my background in technology, I bring a unique insight to help guide the district's decisions on technology for our students.- Community Engagement
• Engaged openly with Edmond’s parents, teachers, community, and students.
• Represented the parent perspective in school board discussions and decision-making processes. - Enhanced Student Experiences • Advocated for smaller class sizes to improve learning outcomes, supported by bond initiatives. • Encouraged student participation in extracurriculars to boost engagement. Broadened educational options by promoting a wide range of elective courses.
- Improved Education Quality • Prioritized recruiting and retaining highly qualified educators to strengthen the teaching workforce. • Increased the hiring of counselors and support staff to better address student needs.
that strengthen education while emphasizing transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
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Other survey responses
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2022
Marcus Jones did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Edmond Public Schools school board, District 5 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 21, 2025
