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Timaka James-Jones
Timaka James-Jones (Democratic Party) is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 51. She assumed office on January 2, 2024. Her current term ends on January 4, 2028.
James-Jones (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 51. She won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
James-Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Timaka James-Jones was born in Mississippi. She earned a bachelor's degree from Jackson State University in 1995. Her career experience includes serving on the Humphreys County Justice Court and as Humphreys County Circuit Court Clerk & County Registrar.[1]
James-Jones has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Mississippi Circuit Clerk’s Association
- Mississippi Election Commission Association
- Mississippi Legislative Action Committee of Circuit Clerks
- The U.S. Election Assistance Commission and Standards Board
- National Judicial Association
- The Mississippi Center for Justice and Worker's Rights
- American Judicial Association
- The Mississippi Federation of Democratic of Women
- Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the World
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Elections
2023
See also: Mississippi House of Representatives elections, 2023
General election
General election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 51
Timaka James-Jones won election in the general election for Mississippi House of Representatives District 51 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Timaka James-Jones (D)  | 100.0 | 7,085 |
| Total votes: 7,085 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 51
Timaka James-Jones defeated incumbent Rufus Straughter in the Democratic primary for Mississippi House of Representatives District 51 on August 8, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Timaka James-Jones | 71.6 | 4,320 |
 | Rufus Straughter | 28.4 | 1,712 | |
| Total votes: 6,032 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for James-Jones in this election.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Timaka James-Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by James-Jones' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Timaka is committed to serving the people of her community and the people of the State of Mississippi. Her history of hard work and dedication is a true testament of her proven leadership. Mississippi needs strong, impactful, no non-sense leaders in the legislature. You need a representative who is willing to work tirelessly to improve the lives of Mississippians.
Timaka James-Jones is one of those leaders.
- This is election is about bringing the 51st District leadership into the 21st Century! It is about making significant opportunities to change the lives of this district for the better!
- Our district deserves new leadership for offer full service to change the lives of others, whether it is fully funding education, providing accessible, quality health care (which includes the expansion of Medicaid), supporting women's rights, providing for small business owners, providing for better housing and economic development in this district.
- This is an election that is one that I hope will inspire young voters to make their voices heard by participating in the voting process. I would hope that I am given the opportunity to represent the underserved. I want to inspire others to become the leaders of tomorrow, to want to be the next generation to affect positive change in their communities, and basically, too save lives.
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Mississippi State Legislature was in session from January 2 to May 4. Special sessions took place on January 19, 2024, and January 25, 2024.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Mississippi House of Representatives District 51 |
Officeholder Mississippi House of Representatives District 51 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Rufus Straughter (D) |
Mississippi House of Representatives District 51 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
