background: #4c4c4c; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016, .infobox { Arkansas has an aging population. font-weight: bold; Help elect this #GirlDad governor of Arkansas by chipping in $5, $10, or anything you can today: https://t.co/piHEhRMdE0 pic.twitter.com/LsGklcJH7Z. $('.pastResponses').hide(); } padding-left: 0; What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Tornado recovery agencies in Arkansas move on to new areas, Investigation underway for North Little Rock fatal shooting, Your Arkansas weather forecast from THV11, Sarah Huckabee Sanders raises nearly $5M for Arkansas governor's race, Caitlyn Jenner considers run for California governor, Former Vice President Mike Pence endorses Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Arkansas Governor. padding-left: 10px; After watching the Challenger explosion, I decided I wanted to be an astronaut. height: 100%; So we are lining up to do all four of those because its not enough to just get people registered and turn them out. height: 22px; Jones says he is focused on rebuilding an organization that could use science and technology to open doors of opportunity for all Arkansans. $('.pastResponses').show(); Jones then headed to MIT to earn a masters degree in nuclear engineering and a Ph.D. in urban planning. Remington Miller. He seemed phenomenal, talked with a lot of folks. But at the beginning of every engagement that I have, and I learned this both through science as a researcher, but also through faith in the church, is that its important to start with listening. font-weight: bold; .results_row td:first-child { He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. background-color: #6db24f; For the general election, he reported raising $5,000. Williams reported raising $25,322 for the primary election and spending $108, leaving a balance of $25,214. Jones defeated four rivals in Tuesdays primary, winning the majority needed to claim the nomination without a runoff. There have been only 11 African American U.S. senators. } max-width: 600px; Ricky Dale Harrington Jr. advanced from the Libertarian convention for Governor of Arkansas on February 20, 2022. Happy Fathers Day! .widget-row { Trumps Lawyer Did Him No Favors on Thursday. } } Griffin was initially in the governor's race, but in February announced that he would run for attorney general instead. The Promise for Technical & Trade Schools. But at that moment, something in me opened up: a world of science, and sacrifice; service and exploration. font-size: 1.25em; } "Now more than ever, Arkansas needs a real leader who will take our state to the top with bold reforms, lower taxes, and higher paying jobs to unleash our full potential.". All Arkansans deserve dependable internet - whether for telemedicine, for school, for work, or for small business, and Chris Jones wants every Arkansan to have access. .inner_percentage.Green { "When you think about how we lock up individuals because they're late on certain payments, which puts a strain on the system and takes them out of their communities and their families. All contents in physics and mathematics from Morehouse College in 1999, . } We arent reading at grade levelabout two-thirds of our kids arent. Tim Griffin of Little Rock reported raising $40,479 and spending $101,361 for the primary last quarter, boosting his total contributions to $1.5 million and his total expenses to $418,630 and leaving a balance of nearly $1.1 million on Sept. 30. Chris Jones (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Arkansas. So when we talk about that, were talking about voter registration, voter engagement, voter turnout, and vote protection. Political observers like syndicated columnist Steve Brawner point openly to the fact that Jones is Black, and opines that due to that fact, he has an enormous barrier in front of him. We dont have rural broadband in 25 percent of our population. Please. Jones also wants to shrink the states incarceration rate. 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 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. } background-color: #003388; Contact our sales team. Now, Ill tell you in Arkansas, were about 16 percent Black population, about 5 percent Hispanic. Friday was the deadline for state candidates to file their quarterly campaign finance reports with the secretary of state's office. The ad launching Dr. Chris Jones' campaign for Arkansas governor will blow you away, Ways to get involved in the upcoming elections. Jones is also continuing his more centrist approach of avoiding certain labels, such as pro-life or pro-choice, instead referencing with landmark cases like Roe v. Wade. She reported raising $60,500 in contributions for the general election and spending nothing last quarter, leaving a balance of $443,500 on Sept. 30. Subscribe to Here's the Deal, our politics newsletter. Jones is married to Jerrilyn Jones, an Air Force veteran from Montgomery, Ala., who is an associate professor of emergency medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. 10 years later, I accepted a full NASA scholarship named for Challenger astronaut Ron McNair. Rutledge, who is seeking the GOP nomination as well, reported raising more than $190,000 in contributions in the third quarter of this year, bringing her fundraising total to more than $1.6 million. And my dad said, Thats Bill Clinton. And I was like, Oh, OK. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The Republican in the race who has been endorsed by Donald Trump, and already has asizable campaign war chest, is serial liar Sarah Huckabee Sanders, whose name was trending on Twitter yesterday, and still is today. .widget-row.Green { } That's what I would like to establish, to make sure and let it be fair as well," he said. Webb raised $25,300 and spent nothing for the general election. "I would like to set up a civilian advisory board. - Democrat Chris Jones issued a statement Wednesday morning conceding the election to Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders and congratulating her on her win. margin-bottom: 1px; Jones' campaign cheered passing the $1 million milestone in a Thursday news release that said it was the largest haul of any Democratic candidate running for statewide office since 2014. The ad, titled About Time, not only showcases his vision for Arkansas future, it also introduces his three daughters and wife, Dr. Jerrilyn Jones:army veteran, ER doctor and the medical director ofArkansas Department of Health Preparedness. The Promise to Invest in American Manufacturing. So what I would say, as I think about this and your question, is that we are really like the Avengers coming together, and we need everyone. color: #888; His resume now includes roles as a middle school teacher, assistant dean for graduate students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a management consultant with BCT Partners in Newark, N.J., and, most recently, executive director of Winrock Internationals nonprofit Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. The final issue we asked about is a divisive one amongst Arkansans how to handle rising crime? For the general election, he raised $5,000 in contributions last quarter, leaving a balance of $17,700. Rutledge, who launched her campaign in July 2020, said in a statement Friday that she "will continue to keep her campaign focused on Arkansas and issues that are important to Arkansans.". There are 28 counties that we characterize as the Black Belt counties. width: 100%; Arkansas's near abortion ban remains blocked by courts, and leading democratic candidate Chris Jones is aware that this is an issue he could inherit if he gets the governor's job. Derek Major October 27, 2022 October 27, 2022 1387. My priorities will be education, infrastructure, economic development, healthcare and voting rights. clear: both; height: 50px; Rapert reported $63,915 in contributions and spent $48,939.33 last quarter for the primary. Jones coauthored the piece with fellow minister Doug Pagitt, executive director of the group Vote Common Good. That increased his total contributions to $61,045 and his total expenses to $8,156, leaving a balance of $70,106.34 on Sept. 30. .widget-row.heading { Last week, Dr. Chris Jones, a black, eloquent, MIT-educated nuclear engineer, urban planner, Baptist minister, proud girl-Dad and 7th-generation Arkansan announced he's running for governor in a race now dominated by slimy lickspittle and professional charlatan Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who now faces what one un-fan deems "her worst nightmare - a For the primary, Rutledge raised $130,470 in contributions and spent $259,134 last quarter, bringing her total contributions up to nearly $1.2 million and total expenses to $558,719. } }. Follow me on Twitter (@JonesforAR) for all my dad jokes. Heres what Jones had to say on Fathers Day. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { The results have been certified. He has a wife and three daughters. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { A son of two preachers, Chris was raised with a strong sense of faith. .hideResponses { display: none;} overflow-x: auto; .votebox-scroll-container { .top_disclaimer { .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution {
float:right; @media (max-width:600px) { Out of 135 current state legislators, 15 are African American. } } } Chris Jones attended two of the most prestigious institutes of post-secondary education in the country, picking up multiple degrees at both of them: the historically Black Morehouse College,. We got to do something about the water on the coast. So that was the spark. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { .votebox_legend { I would say Arkansas is a nonvoting state. 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. } I have faith in Arkansass potential, and I am running for governor to ensure every person in Arkansas has an opportunity to succeed. So we faced some of the similar structural institutional challenges that other states like Georgia faced. To extend access to rural broadband. PINE BLUFF, Ark. (KSLA) A Pine Bluff, Ark., native who is a physicist and an ordained minister wants to be the next governor of his home state. if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { in nuclear engineering/technology and policy in 2003 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in urban planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. We want life to get back to normal, but not a return to the status quo. word-wrap: break-word; .inner_percentage { I want every child in Arkansas to have those opportunities. } Russell said he would seek the Democratic nomination for governor in February. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } padding-left: 10px; .votebox-scroll-container { line-height: 1.5em; There he studied math and physics and spent summers working at NASA. Were 50th in voter registration and 50th in voter turnout. } Among them is Chris Jones. And that includes the distance that folks have to travel to get to their polling locations. font-weight: bold; font-weight: bold; Republicans Sarah Huckabee Sanders (from left) and Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, as well as Democrat Chris Jones, are shown in this undated combination photo. width: 57%; Updated: Nov 9, 2022 / 05:06 PM CST. Sanders' third-quarter campaign report was not on the secretary of state's website by press time Friday evening. And while Harrington is putting pressure on those in charge, he also wants more of the direction for improvement to come from citizens themselves. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. margin-top: 0px; .results_row { Education, infrastructure and economic development will lift up all Arkansan and also means a promise for good governance, quality healthcare, and more. His cumulative total raised is $115,475, and he has spent $62,409 in all. And I said, You know what? Take a look at his ad, which Ive watched more than 10 times since I first saw it posted to Twitter, where it is rapidly garnering viewsand campaign contributions. .contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Ive never been able to hear out of my right ear. For decades, the Republican Party has had a virtual lock on Americas Southern states. Public policy. We go to church together, we eat BBQ together and we watch football together. } This starts with PB&Jexpanding preschool to all families, affordable broadband for every home, and economic development focused on creating high wage jobs. However, I didnt think Id live to see a Black POTUS, or vice president either, or a Black senator elected from Georgia. Since then, I have been privileged to . .race_header.libertarian { overflow-y: hidden; Group, a Graham Holdings Company. } "The total abortion ban that was passed, I don't really support it," he said. Ill never forget where I came from or who got me here. And we share the same hopes and dreams for our children. top: 2px; Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. Youre a church leader. Xayprasith-Mays announced her campaign on March 26. So, Jason, let me first start by saying Arkansas has actually elected Democrat and Republican governors in oscillation. background-color: green; Ive reached out to you name it, in state and out of state. State Surgeon General Greg Bledsoe of Little Rock had not filed a third-quarter report by press time Friday, but said he had raised about $43,000 in the three-month period ending Sept. 30, leaving a balance of about $220,000. The Promise of Arkansas begins by spreading opportunity all over the state to help improve the lives of every Arkansan. .outer_percentage { At the moment, it is not known what Sarah Huckabee Sanders' stance on the issue is as she has not shared it publicly. } "My stance on abortion is, I don't support any expansions nor retraction of current protections. } 97) Utah OT Braeden Daniels (No. His wife, Dr. Jerrilyn Jones, is an air force veteran and ER doctor. We need elected officials that are in office because they want to govern not tear down government and decrease opportunities for those in need. .widget-row.value-only.white { Through this work, I spread STEAM education throughout the state and has seen firsthand how disparities within Arkansas have gotten worse, not better. Ricky Harrington continued his approach to keep personal decisions away from government regulation, instead sending a statement that said: At the end of the day the personal choices of individuals that doesnt affect others in a negative way is none of my business. I had a scholarship from NASA that enabled me to go to college. The Promise to Support Economic Development and Jobs. The results have been certified. Democratic nominee Chris Jones told KUAR News Monday he is traveling the state to . } So weve gone back and forth. position: relative; But Im not running for governor to fight a culture war or to go on cable news. left: 0; padding-bottom: 7px; Were not a red state. Bequette launched his campaign on Sept. 7. There were no incumbents in this race. And particularly Southern states have had legislators that have tried to restrict the vote. margin: 0px 10px; Chris Jones values the need for a measured and productive discussion that addresses the issues the need to address a major public health issue and need for common sense measures to reduce unnecessary violence, while protecting the constitutional right to own guns. .race_header.democratic { Thats when my journey took off.After graduating from Watson Chapel High School Go Wildcats!! Counties | How to vote | If I am blessed to serve as Governor, my administration and I will bring people together and listen. All rights reserved. background-color: grey; font-size: 20px; position: absolute; Founded 1974, the Arkansas Times is a lively, opinionated source for news, politics & culture in Arkansas. padding-bottom: 5px; Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. "I certainly support Roe v. Wade. Nuclear engineer and ordained minister Chris Jones was selected Tuesday by voters . padding-bottom: 3px; Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. But Democratic victories in the Georgia Senate races sparked hope that more of these states can be competitive. text-align: center; For more information, please see our And there are a number of solutions out there that have not been tried. Theyre in infrastructure. Arkansas has never elected an African American to statewide or federal office before. background-color: red; What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? display: block; Democratic candidate Joshua Price reported raising $47,909 and spending $37,271 for the primary, increasing his total contributions to $61,869 and total expenditures to $37,424. height: 56px; Copyright 2021 KSLA. Im a masters in policy. After becoming ordained as a minister, I returned home to Arkansas with my wife, an emergency room physician, and our three daughters, and led the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. I came back home and for three years I ran the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub where we used science and technology to build businesses and create jobs. We gave them four months to do a sit-down interview, but they declined to talk to THV11 and that they did not have anything to contribute right now. What was your very first job? . } Just objectively, what makes you think you can win? The Promise for a Balanced Conversation on Gun Violence and Safety. Now, youre in a very white, very Republican state. Fantasy scenario: I wave a magic wand and youre having a sit down with President Biden and Vice President Harris. The Promise to Bring People Together In Government. .race_header.green { What makes me different? Privacy Policy. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. background-color: green; There is no problem in this state that Arkansans solve with faith and hard-work. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Despite a crowded field, Dr. Chris Jones secured more than 70 percent of votes on Tuesday to win the Democratic nomination in the 2022 Arkansas governor race. Associated Press. Heres whats happening. So I would encourage them to invest in infrastructure that would allow folks to use both old schoolpicking up the phone and calling, going through churchesand new school technologySMS, and so on and so forthto make sure that were aware of whats going on in real time, because you can find out whats happening in real time. We are one big neighborhood. In all of American history, there have been only two African Americans elected as governor from any state. On Fridays episode of A Word, I spoke with Jones about his unlikely path to politics and his hopes for the race. That left a balance of $586,735 on June 30. Jones, who in addition to being a physicist, dad and political candidate is also an ordained minister, stepped up to a national platform to take the fight to politicians who spout scripture but practice hatefulness. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. At her rally this summer Sanders pushed a strong pro-life agenda. $('.showResponses').hide(); vertical-align: middle; I knew then that I wanted to be an astronaut. letter-spacing: .03em; font-size: 12px; People who aren't impressed by pictures of a Black Hole clearly don't understand the gravity of the situation. The problems are pretty well laid out. You have to make sure that their vote actually counts. Libertarian Candidate Ricky Harrington shared similar views, but is staying more focused on maintaining the status quo. Because often we think about the cities, we think about the larger states, we think about the swing states, and places like Arkansas get left out. text-align: center; Personally for myself, I don't agree with it, but I know that I cannot control other people," he said. So thats caused me to have to lean in to listen and build that muscle. } Exclusive: Arkansas Governor Candidate Chris Jones Talks Fragile Democracy and Beating An Inaccessible Adversary. PINE BLUFF, Ark. Jones is a. And I asked my dad, Well, who is that? Because he seems like a very impressive guy. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has raised more than $1.6 million for her bid for governor, while Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones surpassed $1 million in total campaign contributions, according to campaign finance reports filed Friday. .infobox p { Chris Jones plans to help to make prescription drugs more affordable. "Look, I'm an unapologetic pro life advocate and we push for anything that strengthens our ability to continue to have strong pro-life legislation here in the state of Arkansas," she said. Why Did Xi Jinping Suddenly Call Zelensky? a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } Democratic gubernatorial nominee Chris Jones on Wednesday congratulated Republican Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders on her election Tuesday as Arkansas' first female governor. Arkansans of all ages should have access to technical schools and workforce training scholarships. I was inspired by selflessness, courage, hope, and I was inspired by discovery. width: 250px; Like many, as a youth the Democrat entertained the idea of becoming an astronaut. As Governor, Chris Jones will help establish standards that keep programs competitive, and Arkansans making good pay for skilled work. margin-right: 12px; Yes, I have a background in policy. } position: absolute; Thats how I want to serve.. From Bill Clinton? color: white; | 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. So our last governor was Democrat, the one before that Republican, one before that Democrat. Democratic candidate for Arkansas governor Chris Jones calls out Christian nationalism as a phony front for division, racism and misogyny in a new piece published in Newsweek. We will address challenges and solve problems by bringing people together to move us all forward. border-radius: 50%; "We want to make sure that people with the right authority are behaving in a manner that they should," he said. Join us in the fight for truth by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times today. We need to pay competitive salaries to support and attract the highly qualified teachers that parents and kids are asking for. margin-right: 10px; color: white; No report from his campaign was on the secretary of state's website by press time Friday evening. .widget-row.Republican { I was inspired by Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement. To change that, I will leverage key components of education and infrastructure to increase opportunities across the state and bolster the economy. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} He attended Morehouse College on a NASA Scholarship, for physics and math, then went on to study at MIT becoming a nuclear engineer and earning a Ph.D. in urban planning. top: -1px; RELATED: Gov. making available to Arkansans every tool needed to build businesses and healthy families. All rights reserved. } Sarah Huckabee Sanders defeated Doc Washburn in the Republican primary for Governor of Arkansas on May 24, 2022. School districts | "This fundraising mark is proof that Arkansas is open to choosing a path that leads away from division, and toward bringing us all back together as one Arkansas.". Chris Jones is here to prove that politics does not have to be divisive and destructive, and that as a candidate he can call for accountability while uniting Arkansas. You can read his crusade for reason here, no paywall. #weARone #FaithInAR pic.twitter.com/XR0WyLOJwx. Given the challenges we face and the future that I want to help create for my daughters, it was time for me to jump in the ring. Im blessed. padding:7px 8px 8px; font-style: italic; After the pandemic were ready for a real recovery. } So what do I mean by that? display: inline-block;
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