Brian Jones (California)
2022 - Present
2026
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Brian Jones (Republican Party) is a member of the California State Senate, representing District 40. He assumed office on December 5, 2022. His current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Jones (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the California State Senate to represent District 40. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Jones currently serves as state Senate minority leader.
Jones is a former Republican member of the California State Assembly, representing District 71 from 2012 to 2016 and District 77 from 2010 to 2012. He served as Deputy Floor Manager from 2010 to 2012. Jones did not seek re-election to the California State Assembly in 2016.
Jones also served as a council member for the City of Santee from 2002 to 2010.
Biography
Brian Jones was born in Austin, Texas, and lives in Santee, California. Jones graduated from Santana High School. He attended Grossmont College before receiving a B.S. in business administration from San Diego State University in 1992. His career experience includes working as a general manager at a local pizza franchise, a car salesman, an associate pastor, and a commercial real estate agent. Jones was elected to and served on the Santee City Council from 2002-2010 and then again from 2017-2018.[1][2]
Elections
2022
See also: California State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for California State Senate District 40
Incumbent Brian Jones defeated Joseph Rocha in the general election for California State Senate District 40 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Brian Jones (R) | 53.1 | 170,109 |
![]() | Joseph Rocha (D) ![]() | 46.9 | 149,948 |
Total votes: 320,057 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Senate District 40
Incumbent Brian Jones and Joseph Rocha advanced from the primary for California State Senate District 40 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Brian Jones (R) | 54.4 | 113,400 |
✔ | ![]() | Joseph Rocha (D) ![]() | 45.6 | 94,960 |
Total votes: 208,360 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Steve Padilla (D)
Campaign finance
2020
See also: California's 50th Congressional District election, 2020
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 50
Darrell Issa defeated Ammar Campa-Najjar in the general election for U.S. House California District 50 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Darrell Issa (R) | 54.0 | 195,521 |
![]() | Ammar Campa-Najjar (D) | 46.0 | 166,869 |
Total votes: 362,390 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 50
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 50 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Ammar Campa-Najjar (D) | 36.5 | 74,121 |
✔ | ![]() | Darrell Issa (R) | 23.1 | 47,036 |
![]() | Carl DeMaio (R) | 19.9 | 40,347 | |
![]() | Brian Jones (R) | 10.6 | 21,495 | |
![]() | Marisa Calderon (D) (Unofficially withdrew) ![]() | 5.7 | 11,557 | |
![]() | Nathan Wilkins (R) | 2.1 | 4,276 | |
Jose Cortes (Peace and Freedom Party of California) ![]() | 0.9 | 1,821 | ||
![]() | Helen Horvath (Independent) ![]() | 0.6 | 1,249 | |
![]() | Henry Ota (Independent) | 0.4 | 908 | |
![]() | Lucinda Jahn (Independent) ![]() | 0.2 | 410 |
Total votes: 203,220 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Alex Balkin (D)
- Matt Rahn (R)
- Larry Wilske (R)
- Duncan Hunter (R)
- Sam Abed (R)
- Bill Wells (R)
- Hunter Spears Duncan (R)
- David Edick (Independent)
Candidate profile
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
California State Senate (Assumed office: 2018), California State Assembly (2010-2016), Santee City Council (2002-2010)
Biography: Before serving in the California state Senate, Jones spent six years in the California state assembly and eight years on the Santee City Council. He received a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in business administration.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House California District 50 in 2020.
2018
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for California State Senate District 38
Brian Jones defeated Jeff Griffith in the general election for California State Senate District 38 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Brian Jones (R) | 53.0 | 187,345 |
![]() | Jeff Griffith (D) | 47.0 | 166,092 |
Total votes: 353,437 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Senate District 38
Brian Jones and Jeff Griffith defeated Antonio Salguero in the primary for California State Senate District 38 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Brian Jones (R) | 57.2 | 114,270 |
✔ | ![]() | Jeff Griffith (D) | 40.0 | 79,862 |
![]() | Antonio Salguero (L) | 2.8 | 5,576 |
Total votes: 199,708 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[3] Incumbent Brian Jones (R) did not seek re-election.
Randy Voepel defeated Leo Hamel in the California State Assembly District 71 general election.[4][5]
California State Assembly, District 71 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
65.79% | 108,049 | |
Republican | Leo Hamel | 34.21% | 56,184 | |
Total Votes | 164,233 | |||
Source: California Secretary of State |
Randy Voepel and Leo Hamel defeated Tony Teora in the California State Assembly District 71 Blanket primary.[6][7]
California State Assembly, District 71 Blanket Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
59.87% | 51,857 | |
Republican | ![]() |
27.70% | 23,990 | |
Republican | Tony Teora | 12.43% | 10,770 | |
Total Votes | 86,617 |
2014
Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Brian W. Jones (R) and Tony Teora (R) defeated write-in candidate Howard L. Katz (D) in the blanket primary.[8] Jones defeated Teora in the general election.[9][10][11]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | ![]() |
70.6% | 64,613 | |
Republican | Tony Teora | 29.4% | 26,935 | |
Total Votes | 91,548 |
2012
Jones won re-election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 71. Due to redistricting following the 2010 census, he was displaced from District 77. He advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating John McLaughlin (R). Jones defeated Patrick Hurley (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
2010
Jones defeated Christine Rubin and Bill Wells in the June 8 primary. He then defeated Democrat Mark Hanson and Libertarian Richard Belitz in the November 2 general election.[15][16]
California State Assembly, District 77 General Election (2010) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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82,909 | |||
Mark Hanson (D) | 43,674 | |||
Richard Belitz (L) | 6,228 |
California House of Representatives, District 77 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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19,559 | |||
Bill Wells (R) | 13,003 | |||
Christine Rubin (R) | 12,843 |
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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Campaign website
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Traditional Values After over 7 years in the Legislature, my 100% Pro-Life voting record demonstrates my longtime commitment to opposing abortion and defending life at every stage. I’ve fought against funding for Planned Parenthood and the shameful legacy of its founder. I fought legislation that forces our universities to provide the abortion pill at student health clinics, and I stood up against efforts that devalue women’s lives by expanding access to unsafe abortion practices and sub-standard facilities, irrespective of the danger they pose to those lives. I fought legislation that threatened religious colleges’ ability to fulfill their mission in accordance with their faith and the wishes of students and their parents. I opposed ACR 99 which separates people of faith from their first amendment rights of free speech and religious liberty. I fought legislation that violated parental rights and the privacy of K-12 students by requiring public schools to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice. I stood up for parental rights by opposing AB 329 (2015) which took “the responsibility to teach children about life and moral issues away from their parents and gave that authority to the state education bureaucracy and an extreme liberal agenda.” Capitol Resource Family Impact gave me 100% ratings for my steadfast defense of life, religious freedom, and parental rights. Fiscal Responsibility Washington needs a dose of our district's values. For example: don’t spend more than you bring in. Where I come from we call that common sense. Maybe those in Washington don’t care, but my neighbors and I think a $22 trillion debt is outrageous. This was a problem before this President was sworn in. While his efforts to grow the economy will put us in a better position long term, the core of the problem persists. The mess we’re leaving to my kids, and their kids, keeps me up at night. Of course, the first thing liberals would say is “that’s why we need to raise taxes.” Wrong. We need to get our spending under control. Our economy is strong, thanks in part to the President’s 2017 tax cuts. With an expanding economy, the federal government will have the revenue it needs so long as they prioritize. Lessening the amount of taxes people pay in my opinion is actually a solid first step to cutting the deficit. To paraphrase President Ronald Reagan - 'let American families keep their hard-earned dollars. They will do a better job investing than the government bureaucrats will." The second step to reducing the nation's deficit is to reduce government spending. Sounds simple, yet it has confounded Presidents and Congresses of both parties for decades. Government spending and our deficits have skyrocketed year after year. Those 'Continuing Resolutions' simply to keep government operating (with increased spending) but without any real spending reforms are a disservice to the American people in my opinion. Call me old-fashioned but I will be a deficit-hawk as a member of the U.S. Congress. That's what I have done in the California Legislature which is why the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association gave me a perfect rating. Strong Military We live in a dangerous world where freedom is constantly threatened. Our President recognizes that reality, and I support his investments to modernize our military and maximize readiness after the dramatic cuts they’ve sustained since 2011. I also support our President's efforts to make sure our Nation's military is focused on missions that have achievable and realistic goals and timetables. Sending the brave men and women of our military into endless faraway conflicts with no resolution in sight is costly and dangerous. Additionally, President Trump is the first President in decades who believes other countries who benefit from U.S. military presence and protection should be asked to pay their fair share. I applaud and support this action by our President. Border Security A strong country has strong borders, pure and simple. We should build the wall. No one needs to tell us in Southern California about whether border security works. I strongly support the President’s efforts to secure our border and to eliminate illegal immigration. As a State Legislator, I have consistently opposed the extension of state benefits and services to illegal immigrants, and have been an outspoken opponent of so called “Sanctuary” Laws at the State and Local level. There have been too many recent examples in California (and other states) of the danger these 'sanctuary' laws pose:
I believe the safety of Americans depends upon strengthening our borders and repealing sanctuary laws. I look forward to helping the President tackle both these challenges. Law and Order The Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Diego County endorsed me for Congress and their President, David Leonhardi called me “a good friend and leading supporter of law enforcement throughout (my) time in local office and as a member of the State Assembly and the State Senate." I support local law enforcement working with Federal immigration agencies. El Cajon Association President Travis Howard stated that “Once we make an endorsement, we support that candidate all the way. We want the people of El Cajon to know Brian Jones is the choice of law enforcement...The highest priority for the citizens of El Cajon is public safety. Jones has done that at the local and state level and he will continue to do that at the federal level. The thin blue line stands behind Brian Jones is his campaign for congress." I will stand with than the men and women on the frontlines of law enforcement. I pray for their safety every day and feel grateful that so many of our finest have agreed to serve our community as part of this honorable profession. That’s why I am proud to have the support of the San Diego Police Officers Association and the El Cajon Police Officers Association. Second Amendment Those of us that don’t have the luxuries of armed security guards or tall walls keeping us from the dangerous predators in the real world know why the second amendment is so important. I was the California Rifle and Pistol Association's Legislator of the Year because of my track record defending that right. I was raised with firearms and own them today for both protection and recreation. I have a perfect voting record from Gun Rights Groups, and have tried to spread the word, and educate more of our fellow citizens by sponsoring an annual 2nd Amendment Awareness event in my district. I am also a founding board member of San Diego County Gun Owners. I am not interested in passing more laws to restrict the rights of law abiding gun owners, which will be ignored entirely by criminals. That just stacks the deck against us. In Sacramento I fought against the liberal Democrat legislators who favor more rights for criminals and less rights for law-abiding Californians. I'll carry this same fight to Washington D.C.[17] |
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—Brian Jones's 2020 campaign website[18] |
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Jones was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Governmental Organization Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Rules Committee
2021-2022
Jones was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Insurance Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources and Water Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee
- Senate Governmental Organization Committee
- Senate Human Services Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Jones was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Senate Insurance Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Governmental Organization Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources and Water Committee, Vice Chair
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
California committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Appropriations |
• Budget |
• Business, Professions and Consumer Protection, Vice chair |
• Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jones served on the following committees:
California committee assignments, 2013 |
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• Business, Professions and Consumer Protection, Vice chair |
• Governmental Organization |
• Utilities and Commerce |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones served on these committees:
California committee assignments, 2011 |
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• Budget |
• Human Services, Vice chair |
• Judiciary |
• Water, Parks and Wildlife |
Sponsored legislation
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2023
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2022
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In 2022, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3 to August 31.
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2021
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In 2021, the California State Legislature was in session from December 7 to September 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the California State Legislature was in session from January 7 through September 13.
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2018
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In 2018, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3, 2018 through August 31, 2018.
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2016
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2015
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2014
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In 2014, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 30.
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2013
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2012
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Noteworthy events
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On August 26, 2020, Jones announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.[19]
See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Brian Jones, "Biography," accessed January 15, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia via email on December 20, 2018
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed April 18, 2017
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for the November 8, 2016, General Election," accessed September 7, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices," accessed April 4, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Vote," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Write-in Candidates for the June 3, 2014, Statewide Direct Primary Election," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 14, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Brian Jones's 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed January 21, 2020
- ↑ Times of San Diego, "Sen. Brian Jones of Santee Reveals He Tested Positive for Coronavirus," August 26, 2020
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Ben Hueso (D) |
California State Senate District 40 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by Joel Anderson (R) |
California State Senate District 38 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Catherine Blakespear (D) |
Preceded by Jeff Miller (R) |
California State Assembly District 71 2012-2016 |
Succeeded by Randy Voepel (R) |
Preceded by Joel Anderson (R) |
California State Assembly District 77 2010-2012 |
Succeeded by Brian Maienschein (D) |
Preceded by - |
Santee City Council 2002-2010 |
Succeeded by - |