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. background-color: #ccc; We want new goals, new possibilities, and new leadership that doesnt shy away from challenges, and instead, dares to dream big. Now, Ill tell you in Arkansas, were about 16 percent Black population, about 5 percent Hispanic. text-align: center; And particularly Southern states have had legislators that have tried to restrict the vote. } .infobox p { If you would like to know more about our three frontrunners, you can find last week's coverage of the candidates' positions on the economy here. Among them is Chris Jones. 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. How to vote | if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? After watching the Challenger explosion, I decided I wanted to be an astronaut. } Arkansans of all ages should have access to technical schools and workforce training scholarships. But the event I remember first I still remember the 3rd grade in Mrs. Watsons class when we learned about space. We are one big neighborhood. } font-weight: 300; a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } 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. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. And when you look at the counties, we have 75 counties, 3 million people. Im blessed with experiences, with connections, and resources. 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. background-color: #003388; Jones says he is focused on rebuilding an organization that could use science and technology to open doors of opportunity for all Arkansans. margin: 8px auto; 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. Like, what drove you? vertical-align: top; Im in this race because Arkansas needs a governor focused on solutions, not politics. PINE BLUFF, Ark. Just as we visited all 75 counties of the state to identify what matters most to Arkansans, we are committed to changing what it means to govern by listening and learning, by leading inclusively in a way that doesnt prioritize whether you have D, R or I next to your name, and sharing our vision for Arkansas to reach its potential and promise. background: #4c4c4c; From Bill Clinton? background-color: #f9d334; Product and innovation leadership for multiple products including concept and go-to-market strategy for "Instant Experiences" generating $2B in . width: 100%; Williams reported raising $25,322 for the primary election and spending $108, leaving a balance of $25,214. One that reaches every community. I grew up eating honeysuckle, fighting grasshoppers, and riding dirt bikes. Bequette launched his campaign on Sept. 7. As for his perspective on the near abortion ban, Harrington shared that he was against it. And we share the same hopes and dreams for our children. 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-top: 0px; background-color: #f9f9f9; I went on to Morehouse and MIT. He also holds five degrees: bachelors degrees in physics and mathematics from Morehouse College; masters degrees in nuclear engineering and technology and policy, and a Ph.D. in urban studies and planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { READ ALSO: Former State Rep. Jay Martin Enter Race for Arkansas Governor. You seem to have a very spiritually and intellectually and financially fulfilling life. So those are your bread-and-butter, common challenges that we all see. Jones is among dozens of Black Democrats running for office in areas that former President Donald Trump won. Arkansas farmers are the backbone of this state and define who we are and what we stand for. } letter-spacing: .04em; We want life to get back to normal, but not a return to the status quo. width: 90%; margin-bottom: 4px; On this program, and on national television, and pretty much anywhere where anybodys paying attention, everybody is talking about voting rights. width: 100%; Dr. Jerrilyn Jones:army veteran, ER doctor and the medical director ofArkansas Department of Health Preparedness. .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} There is no problem in this state that Arkansans solve with faith and hard-work. @media (max-width:600px) { Were not a red state. Democrat Chris Jones wants to focus on more thorough training of officers. }. I remember watching the Challenger lift off on our classroom TV. Jones has spent his career promoting science, engineering, faith, equity, and inclusion with graduate degrees in nuclear engineering and urban planning, according to Jones' website. $('.showResponses').show(); All rights reserved. Media personality Doc Washburn is also running in the Republican race, as James Russell, Supha Xayprasith-Mays, Anthony Bland, and Jay Martin are all competing against Jones on the Democratic side. } text-align: left; "I am grateful for the overwhelming support I have received from every county in our state and every state in our nation," Sanders said in a statement. Griffin was initially in the governor's race, but in February announced that he would run for attorney general instead. width: 57%; Racial attitudes are impossible to quantify, but we can write about results. } Its Foxs World. Example video title will go here for this video. Libertarian Candidate Ricky Harrington shared similar views, but is staying more focused on maintaining the status quo. } Its really a two-part message. For the Democratic primary, Jones raised $371,797 and spent $455,507 last quarter, leaving a balance of $451,329 on Sept. 30. } Jones coauthored the piece with fellow minister Doug Pagitt, executive director of the group Vote Common Good. People who aren't impressed by pictures of a Black Hole clearly don't understand the gravity of the situation. word-wrap: break-word; Jason Johnson: Chris, you have a Ph.D. from MIT. Chris Jones earned a B.S. ARKANSAS (KSLA) - Chris Jones, Governor candidate for Arkansas releases an after-election statement. I cannot hear out of my right ear. 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 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? color: white; width: 100% !important; By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. .widget-row.heading { What is the message that you would deliver if you could have that group assembled in front of you about voting rights? 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. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? All contents font-weight: 200; 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 states top office. Like many, as a youth the Democrat entertained the idea of becoming an astronaut. As governor, Chris Jones will be committed to being a responsible steward of our tax dollars and resources. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. U.S. President | | I also realized that because of my hearing, I learned to listen closely to what people were saying. Thats how I want to serve.. font-size: 0.9em; The Promise for Achieving Grade-level Reading. width: 50%; }) 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. So, the limited information we do have comes from past events. overflow-x: scroll; Jones is the state's former Fair Housing Commission director. background-color: #dac113; Remind you of anyone? } LITTLE ROCK, Ark. and our FOLLOW LIVE: 2022 Arkansas Primary Election Results. Im here to bring Arkansans back together with a campaign that brings out our best. And to give Arkansans the tools we need to compete. .inner_percentage.Democratic { Hell face Republican Sarah Sanders and Libertarian nominee Ricky Dale Harrington in the November election. } a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } The problems are pretty well laid out. } To register to vote in the State of Arkansas, you must: Be a U.S. citizen. I knew then that I wanted to be an astronaut. color:white; State and local courts | One of the lessons, right or wrong, that a lot of Democratic voters took from President Joe Bidens victory is that the only way to win enough white Republicans is to run an old white guy, basically. } Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Recent funding data shows Chris Jones, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Ricky Harrington Jr. as the front runners in their respective parties. The costs of college - from tuition to building costs are growing unchecked. Xayprasith-Mays announced her campaign on March 26. 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. .results_row.winner { Chris Jones announced his candidacy for governor June 15. There he studied math and physics and spent summers working at NASA. Did you wake up one morning and see one too many potholes? Vetos in Arkansas are complex: they can be easily overturned by the legislature with a 50% vote. Asa Hutchinson is restricted by term limits from seeking a third term. Print Headline: Candidates file financial reports. Arkansas is home to some of the most cutting-edge technology in solar energy. [3],

p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} And look, we can throw in Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer. After becoming ordained as a minister, Chris returned home to Arkansas and led the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. } Jones is running to succeed Republican Gov. Elections in 2023 | Cookie Notice } 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. But Democratic victories in the Georgia Senate races sparked hope that more of these states can be competitive. width: 100% Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders remained the top fundraiser of the state's gubernatorial candidates, raising more than $2.1 million in the past quarter and $11 million total, according to a news release from her campaign. A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. } Jones defeated four rivals in Tuesdays primary, winning the majority needed to claim the nomination without a runoff. p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} Arkansass 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 governors job. In this moment, Arkansas needs a compassionate and empathetic leader who has the humility to understand that this moment is bigger than any one of us, the grace to know how to bring a broad range of people together to address the very real challenges we face, and the real-life experience to manage a massive organization. } The bridges are breaking down. 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. Arkansas PBS. And when the time is right, look, well take everyone. For the general election, Thurston received a $2,800 contribution last quarter, leaving a balance of $2,800 on Sept. 30. Arkansas is faced with a teacher shortage and schools that are understaffed. Jones also wants to shrink the states incarceration rate. Mike Huckabee. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016, .infobox { Wood announced his campaign for lieutenant governor on May 17. The solutions are actually on the ground in communities across the state, and they have not been listened to. We got to do something about the water on the coast. 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. 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.