Wendell K. Jones
Wendell K. Jones | |
|---|---|
| Member, South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office December 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Leola C. Robinson-Simpson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1971 Spartanburg, SC |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Wofford College |
Wendell K Jones is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 25th District, serving since 2022. Jones is a member of the Democratic party.[1]
Political career
[edit]2022 SC House race
[edit]Jones ran to fill the seat of Democratic incumbent Leola C. Robinson-Simpson, who served since 2013 and chose not to run for re-election in 2022.[2]
Jones won the District 25 seat over two opponents in the 2022 general election[3][4] after defeating opponents in the June primary. His primary runoff with Derrick Quarels[5] was briefly halted while the Court considered a challenge to Quarels being on the ballot.[6]
Jones serves on the House Legislative Oversight and the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committees.[7]
2024 SC House race
[edit]Jones faced and defeated Republican nominee Tim Kennedy in the general election.[8] [9]
Personal life
[edit]Jones' son, Wendell K. Jones, Jr., served as a special assistant to US Senator Jon Ossoff.[10] [11]
References
[edit]- ^ Herder, Scott Den (September 20, 2022). ""Meet the candidate: Wendell Jones (D) for SC House District 25"". WSPA-TV. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Connor, Eric (March 21, 2022). ""Leola Robinson-Simpson, Greenville civil rights trailblazer, to relinquish SC House seat"". The Post and Courier. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Atkinson, Macon (November 9, 2022). ""SC House of Representatives District 25 seat goes to Wendell Jones"". Greenville News. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Houck, Taggart (November 1, 2022). ""Three candidates face off for South Carolina House District 25"". WYFF-TV. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Herrington, Caitlin (June 15, 2022). ""Jones, Quarles headed to runoff June 28 after crowded SC House District 25 election"". Greenville News. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Shaw, Amanda (June 22, 2022). ""SC Democratic Party votes to deny motion after protests filed in race for House"". WIS-TV. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ "House Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ Moss, Savannah (October 17, 2024). "GOP nominee Tim Kennedy, Wendell Jones outline stances on SC House District 25 issues". The Greenville News. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Wendell Jones - Previously held position: Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) (June 2023-June 2024), Special Assistant - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Benjamin II, Terry (February 28, 2024). "SC Rep. Wendell Jones approaches life and leadership as a teacher and a student". The Greenville News. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
External links
[edit]Representative Wendell K. Jones
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