Her birth date and birthplace details are currently unknown. top: -5px; Our mission is to accelerate equity through our subject matter expertise on DEI, precision analytics, health equity, children and families, education, and economic and workforce development. .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} We need elected officials that value honesty, and work with their constituents to get them what they need to succeed and continue to build in our communities. .percentage_number { width: 150px; District 11: Rey Hernandez. Chris Jones plans to help to make prescription drugs more affordable. color: #0645ad; padding-bottom: 7px; I love the people in this state. As governor, Chris Jones will be committed to being a responsible steward of our tax dollars and resources. June 21, 2021 9:56 am. Mike Huckabee. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { background-color: red; Dr. Christopher M. Jones is executive director and lead maker of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring creatives, supporting makers, and advancing the infrastructure for entrepreneurs for Arkansas and the entire region. background-color: green; .results_table_container { font-weight: bold; I will use innovative approaches to policy and production, including leveraging private-public partnerships, attracting businesses to the state, and protecting and uplifting the family-owned businesses that have been here for generations. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Home never left.". He knew this was the job for him. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { background: #4c4c4c; } State and local courts | }) Ban creates problems; supports Roe v. Wade. .widget-row.value-only.white { padding-bottom: 0px; https://twitter.com/JonesForAR/status/1525154140011352064. Meanwhile, Jerrilyn Jones, a member of the Air Force, finished medical school. We solve our problems by bringing people together, to find what works, to move us all forward. } padding-bottom: 8px; What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? z-index:1; On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. position: relative; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { We need to elevate the community college system to provide low-to-no cost degrees and opportunities that will create a competitive, highly skilled Arkansas workforce. My family worked this land before Arkansas was a state; my election as governor will be a history-making event that will be symbolic of much needed change and some who will protect voting rights and womens rights. We will address challenges and solve problems by bringing people together to move us all forward. "What I love about the Innovation Hub," Jones says, "is that I get the benefit of working with youth, of working with adults, working with entrepreneurs, working with engineers, working with makers, [and also] focusing on the broader-systems change that needs to happen.". Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket .inner_percentage.Green { Christopher Jones (biologist) (born 1976), American naturalist, inventor and writer on evolutionary medicine. For us, that means the Arkansas Maker Task Force" -- the utilization of local makers to get personal protective equipment (PPE) to Arkansas health-care workers, first responders and others at modest prices. } As Governor, Chris Jones will put family farms first and protect their interests. font-size: .9em; margin-bottom: -2px !important; color: white; Even as a child, he was a scholar, doing research at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. he said. Former Arkansas Innovation Hub executive director Chris Jones announced his intentions Tuesday (June 15) to seek the Democratic nomination for Arkansas governor in 2022. } color: white; .votebox_bp_logo { The video has it all: Deep Arkansas; roots; hard work; family . He's a physicist and also a minister and sees no conflict between science and faith. Sanders has already raised nearly $5 million as she runs a campaign vowing to fight the "radical left" and federal government overreach. I went on to Morehouse and MIT. height: 50px; margin: 0; Chris Jones is a popularity-based applicant who volunteered to run for the Arkansas Chief Representative in mid-2021, proposing to lift individuals and put together a fair Arkansas, so there are valuable open doors for everyone. padding-left: 10px; complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. vertical-align: middle; The Promise for a Balanced Conversation on Gun Violence and Safety. Democrat Chris Jones credited his win on his message focusing on infrastructure, jobs and education. background-color: grey; } My first job was a paper route delivering newspapers and mowing lawns in the neighborhood. } On Nov. 9, Chris Jones released a statement following his loss against Governor-Elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders. I was fully prepared to ignore the ensuing Trump-infused circus over the next two years. height: 100%; } color: white; Every community deserves to claim their seat at the table. position: absolute; James "Rus" Russell, a 48-year old small business owner from Little Rock, says he will seek the Democratic nomination for Arkansas Governor in 2022. } This is important because he's not seen as an outsider," said Najja Baptist, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Arkansas. Chris Jones supports building the strong, educated, and skilled workforces and communities that make this state a desirable destination for economic development for companies from across the globe. margin-right: 10px; Jones, 43, not only found a role that utilizes all the degrees he has earned; he found the perfect opportunity to do so. } Incumbent Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson was term-limited and could not seek re-election to a third term. Dr. Chris Jones, physicist, nuclear engineer, urban planner, and pastor, has launched his campaign to become the next governor of Arkansas with a powerful ad. 'S,' denotes special election; 'U,' denotes election under Federal (, 2022 United States gubernatorial elections, Arkansas' entire U.S. Congressional delegation, White House Director of Strategic Communications, White House Director of Political Affairs, Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign, Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, "Sarah Sanders Running for Arkansas Governor", "Republican Doc Washburn Enters Arkansas Governors Race", "Griffin to exit Governor's race, will seek AG post", "Donald Trump Endorses 'Warrior' Sarah Sanders for Arkansas Governor", "Pence endorses Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Arkansas governor", "Thank you to my friend Attorney General Bill Barr for the strong endorsement! max-height: 580px; They married on Dec. 28, 2002, and have three daughters: Jordyn, 11; Janelle, 7; and Jasmine, 4. There is no problem in this state that Arkansans solve with faith and hard-work. color: #888; Chris and Jerrilyn have spent some twenty years in harmony while conquering all the highs and lows. $('.pastResponses').show(); No residential community should be made to suffer unintended or hidden impacts of potentially hazardous industry in their backyards. .votebox-results-metadata { Sarah Huckabee Sanders defeated Doc Washburn in the Republican primary for Governor of Arkansas on May 24, 2022. display: block; But if Jones wins the primary, it will be an uphill climb for him in a state dominated by Republicans. ", "Sarah Huckabee Sanders officially announces her candidacy for Arkansas Governor", "101 Arkansas Legislators Endorse Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Governor", "Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Running for governor everywhere but Arkansas", "Republicans fall in line behind Sarah | Steve Brawner", "I'm all in for you as Governor of Arkansas @SarahHuckabee you're a great lady & have always admired your father! padding-left: 8px; The Promise of Arkansas is the Faith that together we can address our challenges. width: 90%; He was leading a nonprofit, the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, which as the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette put it in a profile of Jones promotes and encourages innovative ideas among, and creates opportunities for entrepreneurs, students and other makers in the state until he resigned to run for governor. In the two-and-a-half-minute clip, Jones touts his family's eight generations in Arkansas, his Morehouse and MIT education in nuclear . margin: 8px auto; div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the story that they want to tell the voters, New Democratic candidate for Arkansas governor: Im willing to take the tough road so someone else can have a better life, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette put it in a profile of Jones, their 2006 article on campaigns for governor and U.S. Senate, Arkansas governor defends veto of transgender bill, says it was overbroad, extreme, the first Black leader of the Arkansas Department of Labor. Staff. Much love to you and your family! Democrat-Gazette. Only a third of Arkansas students read on-level by the end of third grade, creating lifelong learning challenges. Early polling and name recognition have given Sanders an edge, and Trump quickly endorsed her in January through his political action committee. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); position: absolute; By Jason Johnson July 26, 2021 5:45 AM The best versions draw from both biography and policy, mixing them together into a personal narrative that the candidate implies will carry through into how they govern or legislate. La tabla con toque de surf es divertida en cualquier terreno y te da una . PINE BLUFF, Ark. To view Jones' endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here. } color: #6db24f; [3], ", "Thank you to my friend @SeanHannity for your support! } But we are sure that it is not available and his spouses name is not available. That was a tough day for a kid in America. position: relative; .widget-value { "But what he'll have to do is take the opposite approach of a Sanders: galvanize small donors and build a multicultural coalition.". font-size: 0.9em; margin: 0px 10px; People who aren't impressed by pictures of a Black Hole clearly don't understand the gravity of the situation. Chris Jones plans to boost local businesses and economies by supporting historic business centers and building infrastructure to protect our communities. Chris Jones for Arkansas Governor. } $('#candidate-connection-twitter-100992').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); How to run for office | For any specific requests, please contact media@chrisforgovernor.com. Government not about running up bills and creating debt. John Brummet. font-weight: 300; We want to help grow entrepreneurs from the ground up.(Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins). "He has all of us non-Arkansas people praying for some of the poor communities in the state to flourish. } The Promise to Protect Teacher Pay, Resources, and Retirement. Counties | $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { After winning nearly 73% of the vote in the Democratic primary, Jones now faces Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House Press Secretary and daughter of former Arkansas Gov. Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. .outer_percentage { We will set out to prove that politics and governance do not have to be divisive and destructive, and that we can debate ideas and hold one another accountable while still uniting as Arkansans. font-size: 2em; $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { } .results_row { width: 100% As I sat with the video some more, it really dawned on me how incredible Jones resume is and what it says about Black candidates for statewide office. Jones, a 44-year-old physicist, minister . .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Sheawna is of black ethnicity and has curly black hair and brown eyes, which complements her beauty perfectly. font-style: italic; For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. With over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 daily email blasts, we are making a difference. width: 35px !important; His last role was all about jobs and businesses and other respectable capitalist ventures, not something confusing like community organizer. And the issues he focuses on education, infrastructure, and living out our values are solidly middle of the road, not too progressive or too , well, Black for Arkansas voters. But at that moment, something in me opened up: a world of science, and sacrifice; service and exploration. Chris Jones is an opportunity for governor of Arkansas 2022 and an atomic architect who went to Morehouse College on a NASA scholarship. } This starts with PB&Jexpanding preschool to all families, affordable broadband for every home, and economic development focused on creating high wage jobs. His wife, Dr. Jerrilyn Jones, and their daughters are featured prominently in the ad no single, promiscuous African Americans here, just a wholesome upper middle-class family. To live here, and to live out their own version of the American Dream, whether its to be a doctor, a teacher, a small-business owner, an actor, a poet, or a CEO. }) District 1: Teresa L Roofe. display: inline-block; And we're just kind of waiting for the right time,'" Chris Jones remembers. .results_table { font-weight: bold; By ANDREW DeMILLO April 2, 2022. Jones is proving that out at the Innovation Hub, where he compares nurturing up-and-coming business people to growing crops. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Follow this link for election results. font-size: 20px; Chris Jones, the former head of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, a nonprofit organization based in North Little Rock, announced his candidacy Tuesday. My family has been in this state for 7 generations. I'm running for governor to build opportunity for all of us. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined. $('.hideResponses').show(); background-color: #f9d334; Chris Jones announced his candidacy for governor June 15. margin-bottom: 4px; $('.showResponses').show(); width: 250px; The 2022 Arkansas gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Arkansas.Incumbent Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson was term-limited and could not seek re-election to a third term. The Chris Jones for Governor campaign released its first primary election advertisement Tuesday April 19. Chris Jones completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022.