I grew up with big dreams. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. We got to do something about the water on the coast. background-color: #f9d334; But at that moment, something in me opened up: a world of science, and sacrifice; service and exploration. The Slate Group LLC. Jason Johnson: Chris, you have a Ph.D. from MIT. } Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Chris Jones reflects on campaign as } $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); All Rights Reserved. "The math is. Daily Kos moves in solidarity with the Black community. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. .votebox-results-metadata { The Promise to Protect Teacher Pay, Resources, and Retirement. Youre a church leader. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } display: block; text-align: center; For the general election, he reported raising $12,570 in contributions last quarter and spending nothing, leaving a balance of $16,970 on Sept. 30. .votebox-results-cell--check { } That includes a reduced number of days and hours that you have before you can vote. Chris Jones to run for Arkansas governor in 2022 | thv11.com Dr. Jerrilyn Jones:army veteran, ER doctor and the medical director ofArkansas Department of Health Preparedness. Budgets are moral documents and show where your priorities are. Shooting reported on Melrose Street; altercation leads to one shot, Bossier City officers looking for 13-year-old runaway, James Jefferson elected as Shreveport City Marshal, James Jefferson wins city marshal election, Voters heading to the polls across Louisiana. 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. font-size: .9em; 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. But being deaf in one ear kept him from flying. Step up and make a difference by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times, the progressive, alternative newspaper in Little Rock that's been fighting for truth for 48 years. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Im a kid from Pine Bluff. What is the message that you would deliver if you could have that group assembled in front of you about voting rights? .results_row { Chris Jones wins Democratic nomination for governor in 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. 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. margin-bottom: .75em; The Promise to Boost Small Business in Arkansas, Chris Jones will invest in building stronger infrastructure for financially stable businesses, cutting unnecessary regulatory burdens, and supporting entrepreneurship especially for homegrown Arkansas businesses. $('.showResponses').show(); She announced her bid for governor in late January. So there are a number of issues that are at play, just like every state across the country. Chris Jones. } That includes supporting modern agricultural technologies and sustainable solutions. Jones enters the democratic race with Supha Xayprasith-Mays, James Rus Russell and Dr. Anthony Bland. . https://twitter.com/JonesForAR/status/1525154140011352064 } $('.pastResponses').hide(); "Certainly whatever changes are necessary to ensure that people feel safe, and feel like they can be a part of the broader Arkansas community is what I would not only support, but make any necessary changes to ensure that that happens," he said. margin: 0; vertical-align: top; letter-spacing: .03em; According to the Associated Press, Jones garnered 70.6% of the votes. 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. Ive reached out to Mike Beebes folks, whos the former governor. So weve gone back and forth. After becoming ordained as a minister, Chris returned home to Arkansas and led the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. The Rutledge for Governor campaign is Arkansas-focused and committed to making Arkansas first," Rutledge said. } The seat is set to empty as current Governor Asa Hutchinson is ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits. Jones' campaign website stated the following: All children in Arkansas should have access to a high quality preschool in their own community where they can get the foundation they need to start school. top: -1px; } vertical-align: middle; color: white; color: white; width: 43%; I attended Morehouse College on a full NASA Scholarship, for physics and math, then went on to study at MIT earning a masters degree in Nuclear Engineering, a masters degree in Technology & Policy, and a Ph.D. in Urban Planning. Chris Jones, a nuclear engineer and political newcomer, enters Arkansas display: inline; I also realized that because of my hearing, I learned to listen closely to what people were saying. z-index:1; 3,006 talking about this. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { display: block; 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. He is the second Black man to do so in over 100 years; the first was businessman Josiah Homer Blount, in 1920, and another Black Democratic candidate, Anthony Bland, is formally announcing his run on Wednesday. }, 100); div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Candidates running for governor of Arkansas are wrapping up their campaigns this week with a final plea to voters. So that was the spark. Griffin was initially in the governor's race, but in February announced that he would run for attorney general instead. text-align: left !important; For Chris, his faith never collided with his love for science in fact, it only made it grow stronger. I dont disagree. } It is imperative to understand that Christian nationalists have exchanged previously held traditionally conservative values for authoritarian values such as winning at any cost, fomenting division among the American people, and ridiculing political opponents. Democrat Chris Jones credited his win on his message focusing on infrastructure, jobs and education. Example video title will go here for this video. color: #888; "The last few years have shown how much political . We will address challenges and solve problems by bringing people together to move us all forward. 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. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { So we are lining up to do all four of those because its not enough to just get people registered and turn them out. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Arkansas PBS. This number is one that Jones wants to see go down, and it starts with how the individuals end up behind the cell in the first place. Democratic challenger Goldi Gaines of North Little Rock did not report raising or spending any money in the quarter ending Sept. 30, having entered the race on Oct. 10. 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. display: inline-block; Do you plan on bringing them in at any point, or is that no longer a name that rings out in the streets in Arkansas? We also need someone with the vision to see and seize opportunities that lie out of sight and around the corner, the determination to amplify and value all voices, especially the most marginalized, and the ancestral grit of an unapologetic Arkansan. } As Governor, Chris Jones will put family farms first and protect their interests. Jones also shared interest in supporting different systems that are impacted by abortion decisions, like foster care and educational support. Its really a two-part message. We cannot give up the fight before even engaging in the battle. .results_row td:first-child { 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. 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. } I have to follow this up because that was a perfect politician and that girl was me kind of moment to say that you met Bill Clinton when you were 8 years old. Out of 135 current state legislators, 15 are African American. Can Black Democrat Chris Jones win in the Deep South? - Slate Magazine And what are you offering that Arkansas citizens havent seen before? Jones coauthored the piece with fellow minister Doug Pagitt, executive director of the group Vote Common Good. display: inline-block; After the pandemic were ready for a real recovery. Remind you of anyone? We go to church together, we eat BBQ together and we watch football together. I grew up eating honeysuckle, fighting grasshoppers, and riding dirt bikes. margin-top: 16px; And we share the same hopes and dreams for our children. Governor's race results clear, Jones says, urges Arkansans to come All rights reserved. Im in this race because the people of Arkansas deserve a voice and a governor who will listen.". In the last few weeks, I have been in towns across Arkansas such as Rogers, Jonesboro, Fairfield Bay, Arkadelphia, and Star City while my opponent has been in New Jersey, Georgia, Alabama, and Texas. So we faced some of the similar structural institutional challenges that other states like Georgia faced. .widget-row.value-only.black { Group, a Graham Holdings Company. background-color: #f4f4f4; } color: black; "I certainly support Roe v. Wade. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} Democratic nominee Chris Jones told KUAR News Monday he is traveling the state to . That includes the requirements of ID matching and signature matching for absentee voting. } Print Headline: Candidates file financial reports. Sanders also followed up and said that she "would not advocate" for exceptions in the case of rape or incest. 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. The Arkansas Capitol is lousy with Christian nationalism these days, with lawmakers in an ongoing rap battle over who can spout off the most scripture. Republicans Sarah Huckabee Sanders (from left) and Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, as well as Democrat Chris Jones, are shown in this undated combination photo. .widget-row.heading { As governor, Chris Jones will be committed to being a responsible steward of our tax dollars and resources. display: table; width: 150px; border: 1px solid #999; Hutchinson announces support for prison expansion. Physicist/minister Chris Jones announces his bid to be Arkansas' next And it will also translate into my ability to listen to Arkansans, to hear what they need, and to ensure that the people most affected by the decisions are the ones at the table making the decisions. Building the Arkansas economy starts with good jobs for everyone that wants oneand Chris Jones plans to invest in businesses, infrastructure, and education programs to realize this goal. Slate is published by The Slate clearInterval(nTimer); Chris Jones believes that Arkansans should have a right to a basic standard of safe living standards. We also need someone with the vision to see and seize opportunities that lie out of sight, the determination to amplify and value all voices, especially the most marginalized, and the ancestral grit of an unapologetic Arkansan. margin-bottom: 1px; } 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. This starts with PB&Jexpanding preschool to all families, affordable broadband for every home, and economic development focused on creating high wage jobs. width: 350px; top: 2px; On so many measures of well being, Arkansas is at or near the bottom of the list not because it belongs there, but because the state has been ignored by leadership for far too long. background-color: #6db24f; District of Columbia (board of education), https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chris_Jones_(Arkansas)&oldid=8818100, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. Elections in 2023 | Jones also wants to shrink the states incarceration rate. And in particular, the stalled efforts for national Democrats to pass legislation to protect voting rights. } Because a lot of times when people run, theyll say, Oh, well, we got to do something about education. padding-bottom: 7px; Tucker Was Just Living In It. Theres no room for red tape or cutting corners when it comes to your health. Join us in the fight for truth by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times today. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); color: white; left: 0; height: 100%; var nTimer = setInterval(function() { } We all have the potential to claim the power of our vote. I knew then that I wanted to be an astronaut. padding-bottom: 8px; Teacher Anthony Bland Sr. of Little Rock received $195 in contributions and spent $284, leaving a balance of $1,942 at the end of the third quarter. The Promise to Support Economic Development and Jobs. position: relative; The rest of her money has come from out-of-state donors. The Pine Bluff native announced his candidacy for governor of Arkansas on Tuesday. Arkansas needs a compassionate and empathetic leader that chooses faith, hope, and hard work over fear, hate, and cronyism. I grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and always had a deep love for science. 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. 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. 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. Sanders' campaign said Thursday that it has more than $7 million cash on hand, more than any Arkansas gubernatorial candidate has ever raised in total. Arkansas can do more to build resources for mental healthcare in our state, and to attract mental health professionals to underserved communities throughout the state. He launched his campaign last year with an online video last year that quickly went viral. Another two were appointed, one of whom served only briefly in Louisiana in the 1870s. font-size: 12px; The Promise of Arkansas begins by spreading opportunity all over the state to help improve the lives of every Arkansan. word-wrap: break-word; Of the five announced Republican candidates for lieutenant governor, state Sen. Jason Rapert of Conway led the field in third-quarter fundraising. You have to make sure that their vote actually counts. Now that youve launched this campaign for Arkansas governor, I mean, there havent been that many Democratic governors, have you reached out to associates from Clinton? Thats how I want to serve.. There were no incumbents in this race. Gibson announced his campaign on May 25. The 5-foot-5-inch rusher will get plenty of attention at camp this summer as the shortest player ever measured at the NFL scouting combine since such official data was tracked starting in 2003. "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. Founded 1974, the Arkansas Times is a lively, opinionated source for news, politics & culture in Arkansas. Why on earth do you want to get into politics now? font-weight: bold; Ive never been able to hear out of my right ear. [1] Jones' career experience includes working as a physicist, minister, and a non-profit leader. Privacy Policy. background-color: green; Arkansas native Chris Jones announced his Democratic campaign for Governor of Arkansas in downtown Pine Bluff and in a launch videoreleased on social media. We went to the mall and I had an interaction. "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.". }) width: 50%; Chris Jones announced his candidacy for governor June 15. His use of time as a metaphor connecting his ancestors to the here and now, the pastoral stole in his hands marked with dates, the image of him lovingly braiding his daughters hair, and of the chaos of the Jan. 6insurrection, along with his vision for uplifting Arkansans economic future, are all woven together in a seamless and powerful introduction. padding-bottom: 3px; Arkansas has an aging population. As I learned in his campaign's announcement video, he is an actual nuclear physicist and an ordained minister as of 2017. and our width: 100%; } display: block; Jones is among dozens of Black Democrats running for office in areas that former President Donald Trump won. Through this work, I will leave no community behind. Exclusive: Arkansas Governor Candidate Chris Jones Talks Fragile Democracy and Beating An Inaccessible Adversary. His total raised increased to $51,605 and his total spent was $28,433. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { color: white; The Promise to Boost Small Business in Arkansas. Wood announced his campaign for lieutenant governor on May 17. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. That increased her fundraising total to $7,400 and total spent to $800, leaving a balance of $6,600 at the end of the third quarter. font-weight: bold; Photo illustration by Slate. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Jul 2018 - Jun 20224 years. padding-bottom: 5px; margin-bottom:16px; Ricky Dale Harrington Jr. advanced from the Libertarian convention for Governor of Arkansas on February 20, 2022. Tornado recovery agencies in Arkansas move on to new areas, Investigation underway for North Little Rock fatal shooting, Your Arkansas weather forecast from THV11, Arkansas governor's race: What we know about the 3 front-runners, Doc Washburn announces bid for 2022 Arkansas Governor, Gov. And what solutions do you have that havent already been tried? Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Left: } RELATED: Gov. display: inline-block; Chris Jones' Arkansas campaign ad shows how extraordinary Black The state has never elected an African American to a statewide office, to the U.S. Senate or to the House of Representatives. The bridges are breaking down. Reflecting on his conversations with members of the transgender community, Chris Jones said that he will aim to protect those medical options. } border:1px solid #FFB81F; He opened his campaign in his native town of Pine Bluff and in a launch video released on social media. So were talking about going into communities across the state, not just Black communities, but white communities as well, and firing up folks, and getting them engaged in a process, and making sure they turn out the vote, and protecting that vote once it happens. Among them is Chris Jones. Arkansas has never elected an African American to statewide or federal office before. Pine Bluff native Chris Jones announces bid for governor - Arkansas Online His cumulative . font-size: 12px; On Fridays episode of A Word, I spoke with Jones about his unlikely path to politics and his hopes for the race. Thats when my journey took off.After graduating from Watson Chapel High School Go Wildcats!! Among them is Chris Jones. My dad brought me up from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Little Rock, Arkansas. Thank you. As an assistant dean, he led efforts to double minority enrollment in MITs graduate programs, according to a PBS NewsHour segment about Jones and the Innovation Hub. 0. Im in this race to rebuild our infrastructure. font-size: 2em; On Friday's episode of A. For the general election, he reported raising $5,000. No report from his campaign was on the secretary of state's website by press time Friday evening. Jones believes that "the new abortion ban creates new problems.". height: 50px; Now, youre in a very white, very Republican state. $('.showResponses').hide(); Race for Arkansas governor heats up between Chris Jones and Sarah The costs of college - from tuition to building costs are growing unchecked. Youre a scientist. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} Did you wake up one morning and see one too many potholes? margin-bottom: 0px; Theyre in health care. font-weight: 200; background-color: #003388; So thats why I am running for governor.. text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0; Arkansas gubernatorial Democratic nominee Chris Jones is closing the gap against his Republican opponent Sarah Huckabee Sanders ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm election. top: -5px; Copyright 2021 KSLA. We need to pay competitive salaries to support and attract the highly qualified teachers that parents and kids are asking for. Rural areas get left out. text-align: left; They argue Christian nationalists like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) use religion as a weapon. "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.". He entered the race on Sept. 13. 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. The filing period for candidates for state and federal offices in Arkansas is scheduled for Feb. 22-March 1, with the primary election May 24 and the general election Nov. 8, 2022. Xayprasith-Mays announced her campaign on March 26. .widget-row.Green { LITTLE ROCK, Ark. And so every person everywhere deserves to have their vote protected. 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. Source. And the challenges, theyre in education. 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 qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? The Promise for Technical & Trade Schools. .hideResponses { display: none;} width: 100% !important; He has a wife and three daughters. Our tough, determined, and feisty journalism has earned us over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 daily email blasts, all of whom value our commitment to holding the powerful accountable. They havent been successful. } font-style: italic; From Bill Clinton? One that reaches every community. } 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.". And when you look at the counties, we have 75 counties, 3 million people. I want every child in Arkansas to have those opportunities. }. But Im not running for governor to fight a culture war or to go on cable news. So, Jason, let me first start by saying Arkansas has actually elected Democrat and Republican governors in oscillation. Asa Hutchinson, who is unable to again run for re-election due to term limits. Recent funding data shows Chris Jones, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Ricky Harrington Jr. as the front runners in their respective parties. background-color: #db0000; What kinds of structural institutional challenges do Arkansas voters face that may come into play next year? We need a governor that uplifts and supports this industry so that Arkansas stays competitive. She is the daughter of former Arkansas Gov. Happy Fathers Day! "The total abortion ban that was passed, I don't really support it," he said. Jones says he is focused on rebuilding an organization that could use science and technology to open doors of opportunity for all Arkansans. } }) Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. How long did you have it? .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { So when we talk about that, were talking about voter registration, voter engagement, voter turnout, and vote protection. 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.
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