Ulysses Jones, Jr.
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Ulysses Jones, Jr. (b. June 7, 1951-November 9, 2010) was a Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 98th District.
Jones joined the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 1987. He has served in that position since, representing the 98th District.
Jones is the Lieutenant of Memphis Fire Services. He is also Battalion Chief of the City of Memphis Fire Department.
Jones attended both Tennessee State University and the University of Memphis.
Death
Jones died early morning November 9, 2010 in Memphis at the age of 59. State Senator Thelma Harper (D-Nashville) spoke about his life.
- "Representative Ulysses Jones leaves a legacy of speaking for those who had no voice, and for standing up for those who otherwise would have been left behind,” Harper said. "The Black Caucus and the entire Senate Democratic Caucus will miss his leadership as we strive to imitate the example he has given us."[1]
Gov. Bredesen announced that he issued a Writ of Election to fill Jones' vacancy. The Writ directs the Robertson County Election Commission to hold a Democratic primary election to fill the vacancy on Thursday, January 20, 2011. The general election was held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The winner was Antonio Parkinson.[2]
Committee assignments
- Subcommittee on K-12
- Education Oversight Committee, Tennessee General Assembly
- Ethics Committee, Tennessee House, Chair
- Lottery Oversight Committee, Tennessee General Assembly
- State & Local Government Committee, Tennessee House, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on Local Government
Elections
2010
Jones won re-election to the 98th District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the August 5 primary.[3] He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
Jones passed away on November 9, 2010.[1]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Jones won re-election to the 98th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives.[5]
Jones raised $73,323 for his campaign.[6]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 98 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ulysses Jones (D)
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16,397 | |||
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Personal
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Jones has two children.
External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Ulysses Jones, Jr.
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Tennessee Votes profile
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sen. Harper on Passing of Rep. Ulysses Jones," Tennessee Report, November 9, 2010
- ↑ "Two Writs of Election Issued for Vacant Legislature Seats," Tennessee Report, November 23, 2010
- ↑ Unofficial Democratic state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Official House Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 98
- ↑ District 98 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 98 1987–2010 |
Succeeded by Antonio Parkinson |
