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. Jones is a member of the Democratic party. [1] He 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 of the House Legislative Oversight and the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committees. [7]
References
- ^ 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.
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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. Jones is a member of the Democratic party. [1] He 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 of the House Legislative Oversight and the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committees. [7]
References
- ^ 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.
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