Mia Jones
Mia Jones (Democratic Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 14. Jones assumed office on November 1, 2008. Jones left office on November 1, 2016.
Jones (Democratic Party) ran in a special election for Duval County Tax Collector in Florida. Jones lost in the special general runoff election on November 6, 2018.
Jones is a former Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 14 from 2008 to 2016. She served as minority leader pro tempore from 2013 to 2016.
Jones did not seek re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016 because of term-limits.
Biography
Jones' professional experience includes working as supervisor of affirmative action for Duval County Public Schools in 1995, equal employment opportunity assistant in the Mayor's Office of Equal Employment from 1992 to 1995, and director of minority business affairs for Duval County Public Schools.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Health & Human Services, Ranking member |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
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| • Health & Human Services |
| • Appropriations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health & Human Services, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
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| • Elder & Family Services Policy |
| • PreK-12 Policy |
| • State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations |
Campaign themes
2008
Jones did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General runoff election
Special general runoff election for Duval County Tax Collector
Jim Overton defeated Mia Jones in the special general runoff election for Duval County Tax Collector on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Overton (R) | 50.7 | 188,709 |
 | Mia Jones (D) | 49.3 | 183,193 | |
| Total votes: 371,902 | |||
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General election
Special general election for Duval County Tax Collector
Jim Overton and Mia Jones advanced to a runoff. They defeated Doyle Carter and Lake Ray in the special general election for Duval County Tax Collector on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Overton (R) | 50.7 | 188,709 |
| ✔ | | Mia Jones (D) | 49.3 | 183,193 |
 | Doyle Carter (R) | 0.0 | 0 | |
 | Lake Ray (R) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Total votes: 371,902 | |||
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2014
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. Incumbent Mia Jones was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4]
2012
Jones won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 14. Jones ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Jonathan William Loesche (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Mia Jones Incumbent |
78.7% | 51,626 | |
| Libertarian | Jonathan Loesche | 21.3% | 13,948 | |
| Total Votes | 65,574 | |||
2010
Jones won re-election to the 14th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the August 24th primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2.[6]
2008
In 2008, Jones won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 14th District, defeating Sarah Lovett (R). Jones received 44,990 votes in the election while Lovett received 15,876 votes.[7] Jones raised $193,031 for her campaign; Lovett raised $9,746.[8]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 14 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mia Jones (D)
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44,990 | 73.9% | ||
| Sarah Lovett (R) | 15,876 | 26.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2016
In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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Personal
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Jones has been a member of the Healthy Start Coalition Advisory Board, and Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Recent news
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See also
| Duval County, Florida | Florida | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
- Mia Jones on Facebook
- Mia Jones on Twitter
- Mia Jones on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Jones' Biography," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Jones' Issue Positions," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2014 Florida Election Watch - Multi-County or District Offices," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," accessed June 23, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.com, "District 14 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
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Succeeded by Kimberly Daniels (D) |
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