Justin Jones (politician)
| Senator Justin C. Jones | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Nevada Senate from the 9th district | |
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In office 2012–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Halseth |
| Succeeded by | Becky Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1974 (age 42) Granada Hills, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Megan K. Jones |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Alma mater |
Brigham Young University B.A. George Washington University Law School J.D. |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Mormon |
| Website | http://www.jonesfornevada.com/ |
Justin C. Jones is a Democratic member of the Nevada Senate, elected in 2012. He was defeated by Becky Harris in 2014.[1]
Biography
Jones was born November 19, 1974 in Granada Hills, California and grew up in California and Utah. Jones served a service mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guatemala. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University and his law degree from George Washington University Law School. After law school, Jones served as a law clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Roger L. Hunt before going into private practice as an attorney in Las Vegas. Jones is currently a partner with the law firm of Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP. Jones provides pro bono representation for child victims of domestic abuse and neglect through the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and previously chaired the Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada.[2][3]
Jones is married to Las Vegas native Megan Krausman. Justin and Megan have two children, Gabby and Liam.[4]
Political career
Jones ran for the Nevada Senate in 2012. He defeated Fred Conquest in the Democratic primary in June 2012 by a margin of 82.5% to 17.5%.[5] He defeated Mari Nakashima St. Martin in the general election on November 6, 2012 by 301 votes.[6] During the 2013 legislative session, Jones served as Assistant Majority Whip, Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, and on the Judiciary and Commerce and Labor Committees.[7]
Jones was defeated by Becky Harris in 2014.[1]
Jones previously ran unsuccessfully in 2004 for the Nevada Assembly against Chad Christensen.[8]
References
- 1 2 Myers, Laura (November 9, 2014). "Losing Nevada Democrats: I'll be back". Las Vegas Review Journal.
- ↑ Jones for Nevada Official Website http://jonesfornevada.com/about-justin
- ↑ Wolf Rifkin Website http://www.wrslawyers.com/attorneys/justin-jones.asp
- ↑ Jones for Nevada Official Website http://jonesfornevada.com/about-justin
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, State Senate Results http://www.nvsos.gov/SilverState2012pri/stateSenate.aspx
- ↑ http://www.silverstateelection.com/NVSenate/
- ↑ State Senate Biography http://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Legislator/A/Senate/77th2013/9
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State General Election Results http://nvsos.gov/SOSelectionPages/results/2004General/Clark.aspx