Robin Wright-Jones
Robin Wright-Jones (b. January 31, 1950) is a former Democratic member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 5 from since 2009 to 2013.
Wright-Jones received her diploma from Beaumont High School. She then attended the University of Missouri, Saint Louis.
Wright-Jones has worked as a Real Estate Broker. She has also worked as Executive Director of the Ville Area Neighborhood Housing Association, Incorporated. She has been owner of Arjen One, LLC, since 2006.
Wright-Jones won a special election to the Missouri State House on March 26, 2002. She served in the Missouri State House from 2002 to 2009.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wright-Jones served on these committees:
- Administration
- Joint Committee on Corrections
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
- Financial and Government Organizations and Elections
- General Laws
Select Committee on Redistricting
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wright-Jones served on these committees:
- Administration
- Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections
- Gubernatorial Appointments
- Veterans Affairs, Pensions and Urban Affairs
- Ways and Means
Elections
2012
- See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2012
Wright-Jones ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Missouri State Senate, District 5. Wright-Jones was defeated by Jamilah Nasheed in the August 7 primary election.[1][2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Jamilah Nasheed |
40.6% | 8,300 |
| Robin Wright-Jones Incumbent | 30.3% | 6,204 |
| Jeanette Mott Oxford | 29.1% | 5,961 |
| Total Votes | 20,465 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wright-Jones won election to the 5th District Seat in the Missouri State Senate, defeating Robert Christophel (L).[3]
| Missouri State Senate, District 5 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robin Wright-Jones (D)
|
57,796 | 91.7% | ||
| Robert Christophel (L) | 5,248 | 8.3% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Wright-Jones won re-election to the 63rd District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Karl Beck (L).[4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 63 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robin Wright-Jones (D)
|
7,755 | 89.8% | ||
| Karl Beck (L) | 883 | 10.2% | ||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Wright-Jones won re-election to the 63rd District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Sandra Chance (R).[5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 63 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robin Wright-Jones (D)
|
11,001 | 85.2% | ||
| Sandra Chance (R) | 1,916 | 48.7% | ||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Wright-Jones won re-election to the 63rd District Seat in the Missouri House of Representatives, defeating Sandra Chance (R).[6]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 63 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robin Wright-Jones (R)
|
6,282 | 82.1% | ||
| Sandra Chance (R) | 1,369 | 17.9% | ||
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Recent news
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Personal
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Wright-Jones has two children.
External links
- Robin Wright-Jones official Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
- State Surge legislative and voting profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - Primary Election - August 7, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "State of Missouri - General Election - November 6, 2012," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2004 General Election Results
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - 2002 General Election Results
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Maida Coleman |
Missouri State Senate District 5 2009-2013 |
Succeeded by Jamilah Nasheed (D) |
