width: 100%; Much love to you and your family! Nuclear engineer Chris Jones has won the Democratic primary for governor of Arkansas, the Associated Press projects. } he said. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? .indicate_scroll { margin-bottom:0px; If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not . The Promise of Arkansas is the Faith that together we can address our challenges. background-color: green; What was your very first job?

} Only a third of Arkansas students read on-level by the end of third grade, creating lifelong learning challenges. | But I've always known that I wanted to come back home. Early polling and name recognition have given Sanders an edge, and Trump quickly endorsed her in January through his political action committee. 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. If there's one thing that's clear: Arkansas deserves better than division and discord. How to vote | Former Arkansas Innovation Hub executive director Chris Jones announced his intentions Tuesday (June 15) to seek the Democratic nomination for Arkansas governor in 2022. No residential community should be made to suffer unintended or hidden impacts of potentially hazardous industry in their backyards. font-size: .9em; overflow: hidden; 1,312 talking about this. text-align: center; Chris Jones plans to help families find the resources they need to care for their loved ones and to ensure high standards of care and excellent staffing at nursing homes, The Promise to Improve Resources for Mental Health. To view Jones' endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. Inigo Jones, (born July 15, 1573, Smithfield, London, Eng.died June 21, 1652, London), British painter, architect, and designer who founded the English classical tradition of architecture. Incumbent Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson was term-limited and could not seek re-election to a third term. Since 2018, he has served as executive director and lead maker of the North Little Rock-based, nonprofit Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. font-size: 20px; .inner_percentage.Republican { The results have been certified. (Jones' brother, Leon Jones Jr., announced in April he is running for the GOP nomination to replace Rutledge.). ARKANSAS (KSLA) - Chris Jones, Governor candidate for Arkansas releases an after-election statement. 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. Chris and his wife, Sheawna, married on New Year's Day, 2014. height: 50px; In middle school, Jones even wrote a book -- "The Day the Earth Died" -- "about what we were doing to the planet. padding-left: 8px; Much as I did as the executive director of the Arkansas Innovation Hub, I will work to develop programs that support innovation, whether for small business owners or for those who wish to learn a new trade and receive credentialing. .inner_percentage.Democratic { ", "Congratulations to my dear friend and sister in Christ, @SarahHuckabee .

, See also:Arkansas gubernatorial election, 2022. (May 2022) Chris Jones on Civil Rights. "He is highly dedicated to the improvement of his community and has a unique ability to inspire that same dedication in others, myself included.". .widget-row.value-only.black { By the way, the political novice once served as chair of the understudy body at Morehouse College. We need to pay competitive salaries to support and attract the highly qualified teachers that parents and kids are asking for. Another thing Jones credits his parents for: exposing him to horizon-broadening experiences. .top_disclaimer { Finally, Jones was coming back to his native land. Moreover, this year is their twentieth anniversary. "She said, 'Well, funny you should say that because my husband is always wanting to go home. New Democratic candidate for Arkansas governor: 'I'm willing to take the tough road so someone else can have a better life', Amid U.S. reckoning on race, Black candidates harness voters' fervor for change, one ran for governor more than century ago. She cruised to a landslide victory in the primary, and as Arkansas is a GOP stronghold, her victory virtually guaranteed she would win the general election, in which she defeated Jones by 28 points. What I learned was that being born without hearing in my left ear would prevent me from this career path. height: 56px; max-width: 75px; They married on Dec. 28, 2002, and have three daughters: Jordyn, 11; Janelle, 7; and Jasmine, 4. By ANDREW DeMILLO April 2, 2022. } div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } In the beginning, Jones draws recalls his childhood aspirations of exploring space to remind Arkansas voters to "dream big," but says his . #weARone #FaithInAR pic.twitter.com/XR0WyLOJwx. .widget-row.Green { color: #888; .widget-row.value-only { And now hes running to replace the term-limited Gov. Hes running for the slot on the general ballot against Lt. Gov. 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. } Born William Franklin Jones amid rather impoverished surroundings to a grocery clerk in Jackson, Tennessee, in 1941, his artist mother had to be institutionalized when Chris was 4. We have no information about his girlfriend/boyfriend. Here's a gubernatorial candidate appearing in Arkansas. padding-bottom: 8px; Black candidates have historically had a hard time winning statewide races, as Charles E. Jones and Judson Jeffries noted in their 2006 article on campaigns for governor and U.S. Senate. Chris Jones: +57.9% [Improving] Arkansas Governor Race Polls 2022: Last Election Results. Arkansas needs a compassionate and empathetic leader that chooses faith, hope, and hard work over fear, hate, and cronyism. Pastor, scientist, and political novice Chris Jones says he can rebuild Bill Clinton's coalition to become Arkansas governor. Every community deserves to claim their seat at the table. overflow-x: auto; NFL star Chris Jones's wife, Sheawna Weathersby, is a licensed Esthetician and Instagram model. And we're just kind of waiting for the right time,'" Chris Jones remembers. As governor, Chris Jones will guide the state through a responsible recovery that prioritizes health, childrens learning, and protection of the rights of local business owners. } vertical-align: top; Because Jones loved science and wanted to do work that related to energy, he decided to major in physics in college. Were an agricultural state. @media (max-width:600px) { Inspired by its namesake Winthrop Rockefeller, Winrock's mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural . Jerrilyn and Chris Jones. height: 22px; color: white; Were a state full of farmers, truck drivers, nurses, fire fighters, truck drivers, farmers, military veterans, and small-business owners. Chris has faith in Arkansas's potential, and. background-color: #6db24f; June 21, 2021 9:56 am. } A vibrant Main Street can make or break the soul and spirit of any town. The Promise to Boost Small Business in Arkansas. Black Democrats try to revive party in Trump territory. Arkansas Democrat Chris Jones is a nuclear engineer, a Ph.D. in urban planning, and an ordained minister. overflow-y: auto; We go to church together, we eat BBQ together and we watch football together. display: inline-block; .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} After finishing her first year of residency, she was called up to two years of active duty at North Carolina's Pope Air Force Base; during that time, she was deployed to Afghanistan. The Promise to Bring People Together In Government. The costs of college - from tuition to building costs are growing unchecked. color: #6db24f; .inner_percentage { The Promise of Arkansas. We are committed to changing what it means to campaign in Arkansas, by listening and learning from all communities, by building an enduring and resilient grassroots campaign, and by sharing our vision that Arkansas can realize its potential and reach its promise through Faith, Hope & Hard Work. } $('#candidate-connection-email-100992').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); font-weight: bold; font-weight: bold; My family has been in this state for 7 generations. .race_header.republican { Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016, .infobox { margin-bottom: .75em; } All rights reserved. If I'm serious about solving the problem, then I need to have the stakeholders at the table.". .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { padding-bottom: 0px; She will always fight for what is right and she will make an extraordinary governor for the people of Arkansas", "My friend @SarahHuckabee was a champion of truth to the American people in the White House. District 6: Markeeta Tucker. (AP) Chris Jones would seem to have an ideal biography to run for governor, a job that's wide open in Arkansas for the first time in eight years. District 11: Rey Hernandez. } District 14: Brian Eaton. .results_table_container { Clint Schaff, Communications DirectorPhone Number: (424) 209-5602Email Address: cschaff@chrisforgovernor.com, P.O. "The question is how much of an impact can a young Black candidate make in this election, even if they don't win?" 100% remote. But heres one more twist that makes Arkansas election one to watch over the next few months: Jones isnt the only member of his family seeking high-profile statewide office. Chris Jones launches gubernatorial campaign. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? Arkansans of all ages should have access to technical schools and workforce training scholarships. Chris Jones plans to help to make prescription drugs more affordable. margin-bottom: 1px; Jones became the first Democrat to win Washington County since 2010, and Sanders became the first Republican to win majority-Black Crittenden County since her father in 1998. Winrock International is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development, providing solutions to some of the world's most complex social, agricultural and environmental challenges. The Estimated Net worth is $80K USD $85k. } border:1px solid #FFB81F; background-color: #003388; The Promise to Protect Teacher Pay, Resources, and Retirement. 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. As I learned in his campaign's announcement video, he is an actual nuclear physicist and an ordained minister as of 2017. Right now Arkansas is dead last in voter registration and turnout. .non_result_row th { } Follow me on Twitter (@JonesforAR) for all my dad jokes. font-size: 1.2em; width: 50%; On Nov. 9, Chris Jones released a statement following his loss against Governor-Elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders. At home. "I wanted to go out and explore and learn and grow. width: 100%; That's how Christopher "Chris" Jones starts "About Time," a video he released Tuesday, June 15 to help launch his campaign for governor. display: inline-block; font-size: .9em; Sanders name recognition in the state has her with an early lead against the other Republican in the race, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, but it will be interesting to see how Jones splashy entrance changes things. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. Sanders became the first female Governor of Arkansas, as well as the first daughter of a former governor to take office in United States history. Jones spent 15 years at MIT. width: 90%; Click here to read the survey answers. And we share the same hopes and dreams for our children. background-color: #dac113; Mike Huckabee. He also checks all the boxes that we dont say a Black man running for office needs to have but they absolutely do. She raises money with Mike Pompeo in Texas while Leslie Rutledge hangs out in Arkansas with Tracy Lawrence", "Awesome seeing a great friend and the future Governor of Arkansas, @SarahHuckabee Sanders, at the White House this past week! We are one big neighborhood. A nuclear engineer, urban planner and ordained minister, Chris Jones is now vying for a new position: governor of Arkansas. } Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. } The race to replace Arkansas Gov. Nuclear engineer and ordained minister Chris Jones has won the Democratic nomination for governor in Arkansas as he mounts an uphill bid for the extremely red state's top . Jones, a nuclear engineer and political newcomer, enter Arkansas governor's race. The ad - titled, "Skywalker"- is available to view across digital streaming platforms. font-size: 0.9em; 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. AMP. Christopher Jones. He prayed a prayer he has periodically prayed to be put in a place where he could live out what God created him to be. position: absolute; } The Chris Jones for Governor campaign released its first primary election advertisement Tuesday April 19.