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Ruby Jones (Georgia)
Ruby Jones was a member of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System school board in Georgia, representing District 8. Jones assumed office in 2008. Jones left office on December 31, 2018.
Jones ran for re-election to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System school board to represent District 8 in Georgia. Jones lost in the general election on May 22, 2018.
Biography
Jones earned a B.S. in biology and an MBA from Savannah State College. She worked as an environmental protection specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture until her retirement. Jones has two adult children who graduated from district schools and six grandchildren.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System school board District 8
Tonia Howard-Hall defeated incumbent Ruby Jones in the general election for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System school board District 8 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tonia Howard-Hall (Nonpartisan) | 65.6 | 1,901 | |
 | Ruby Jones (Nonpartisan) | 34.4 | 998 | |
| Total votes: 2,899 | |||
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2014
Ruby D. Jones ran for re-election without opposition on May 20, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Ruby D. Jones Incumbent |
100% | 1,684 | |
| Total Votes | 1,684 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State, "OFFICIAL COUNTY RESULTS," May 20, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Jones did not report any contributions or expenditures to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission.[2]
Endorsements
Jones did not receive any official endorsements in this election.
2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Ruby D. Jones Incumbent |
99.6% | 2,337 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 9 | |
| Total Votes | 2,346 | |||
| Source: Chatham County, "Statement of Votes Cast," August 6, 2012 | ||||
See also
- Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Georgia
- Savannah-Chatham County Public School System elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
| Savannah-Chatham County Public School System elections in 2018 | |
| Chatham County, Georgia | |
| Election date: | May 22, 2018 |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
| 2014 Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Elections | |
| Chatham County, Georgia | |
| Election date: | May 20, 2014 |
| Candidates: | President: • Sadie C. Brown • Jolene Byrne • Chester A. Ellis • George Seaborough • David Simons District 4: • Shawn A. Kachmar |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
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