Sherry Jones (Nebraska)

Sherry Jones

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Nebraska State Board of Education District 6

Nebraska State Board of Education District 6

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

3

Predecessor: Maureen Nickels (Nonpartisan)

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Next election

May 12, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Kearney State College, 1983

Graduate

University of Nebraska, Kearney, 1994

Contact

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Sherry Jones is a member of the Nebraska State Board of Education, representing District 6. She assumed office on January 5, 2023. Her current term ends on January 7, 2027.

Jones is running for re-election to the Nebraska State Board of Education to represent District 6. She is on the ballot in the primary on May 12, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Sherry Jones earned a bachelor's degree from Kearney State College in 1983 and a graduate degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1994.

Elections

2026

See also: Nebraska State Board of Education election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 12, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Nonpartisan primary

Nonpartisan primary election for Nebraska State Board of Education District 6

Incumbent Sherry Jones (Nonpartisan) is running in the primary for Nebraska State Board of Education District 6 on May 12, 2026.

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		Sherry Jones (Nonpartisan)

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2022

See also: Nebraska State Board of Education election, 2022

General election

General election for Nebraska State Board of Education District 6

Sherry Jones defeated Danielle Helzer in the general election for Nebraska State Board of Education District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sherry Jones (Nonpartisan)	66.2	41,463
	Submit photo	Danielle Helzer (Nonpartisan)	33.8	21,196

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 62,659
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Nebraska State Board of Education District 6

Sherry Jones and Danielle Helzer advanced from the primary for Nebraska State Board of Education District 6 on May 10, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sherry Jones (Nonpartisan)	69.2	29,756
✔	Submit photo	Danielle Helzer (Nonpartisan)	30.8	13,267

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,023
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Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Sherry Jones

Middle of 5 children Raised on a farm in eastern Nebraska Attended public school K-8; parochial school 9-12 Graduated from Kearney State College with a bachelor's degree in Special Education K-12 Graduated from University of Nebraska - Kearney with a master's degree in School Counseling K-12 Married to Steve Jones Have 4 adult children and 6 grandchildren I am a retired educator having taught in the Grand Island Public Schools for 35 years in grades K-9 in the areas of special education, language arts, and elementary school counseling. I was a charter member of the non-union Association of American Educators. I am conservative, a patriot, and a respecter of our constitution. I am pro-life believing life begins at conception. I am a follower of Jesus Christ.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Position Statement: I believe we need education that is protective of children's hearts, minds and bodies, inline with the will of parents, and mindful of the resources provided by taxpayers.
• I support local decision-making believing local school districts, which includes parents and patrons, know best their communities and their children.
• I believe parents need to be watchful of the educational materials being used with their children.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe one of the most pressing educational issues in the state of Nebraska is the teacher and other school staff shortage. We need to find ways to recruit quality individuals to the teaching profession, and once hired, retain them.

I believe we need to improve the academic achievement of our children.

I oppose the teaching of Comprehensive Sex Education in our schools. I believe it sexualizes our children, confuses them, may lead them to make decisions they come to regret, and undermines parental decision-making.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my parents. My mother was one of the hardest-working people I know. She gardened, canned, raised and butchered chickens, sewed clothing for her five children, prepared delicious meals for her family, and kept a tidy house. My dad was, and still is, a kind-hearted, generous man who provided well for his family. He volunteered in our community in many ways, serving on numerous boards. Both of my parents were good role models.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I detasseled corn during the summer beginning at the age of 12 until I turned 16. At the age of 16, I began working as a nurse's aide in retirement homes and continued doing so throughout college. Upon graduating from college I began my work as an educator for the next 35 years until retiring in 2018.

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Sherry Jones campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Nebraska State Board of Education District 6	Won general	$60,813	$58,344
Grand total			$60,813	$58,344
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Preceded by Maureen Nickels	Nebraska State Board of Education District 6 2023-Present	Succeeded by -

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