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  Jones, Jr., Emil D.
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AffiliationDemocratic  
<-  1993-01-01  
 
NameEmil D. Jones, Jr.
Address11357 S. Lowe Ave
Chicago, Illinois , United States
EmailNone
WebsiteNone
Born October 18, 1935 (88 years)
ContributorWishful Thinking
Last ModifedRBH
Jun 28, 2017 07:22pm
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InfoPresident of the Senate.

Years served: 1973-83 (House); 1983-Present (Senate)

Legislative assignments: Committee on Executive.

Biography: Full-time state legislator; born Oct. 18, 1935, in Chicago; A.A., Chicago Loop Junior College; attended Roosevelt University School of Commerce; strong advocate for funding public education and social justice in Illinois; has received numerous legislative awards; is the parent of four children with his late wife, Patricia.


JOB APPROVAL POLLS

BOOKS
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EVENTS
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NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Aug 28, 2008 08:00pm Report Mr. Ethics  Article Imperator 
Aug 17, 2008 11:00pm News Top ally of governor set to announce retirement  Article ev 
Feb 18, 2005 12:00am Proposed Legislation [IL Senate President] Jones considers change in sales tax  Article RP 
Nov 21, 2003 12:00am News [Illinois] Democrats consider redistricting plans  Article Servo 

DISCUSSION
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FAMILY
Son Emil Jones III 1978-

INFORMATION LINKS
RACES
  02/02/2010 IL Central Committeeman Dist. 2 Lost 33.14% (-33.71%)
  02/05/2008 IL State Senate 14 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/10/2007 IL Senate President Won 62.71% (+25.42%)
  03/21/2006 IL Central Committeeman Dist. 2 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/12/2005 IL Senate President Won 53.45% (+6.90%)
  11/02/2004 IL State Senate 14 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  03/16/2004 IL State Senate 14 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/08/2003 IL Senate President Won 59.65% (+19.30%)
  11/05/2002 IL State Senate 14 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  03/19/2002 IL Central Committeeman Dist. 2 Won 78.83% (+57.66%)
  01/10/2001 IL Senate President Lost 46.55% (-6.90%)
  01/13/1999 IL Senate President Lost 45.76% (-8.47%)
  11/03/1998 IL State Senate 14 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  03/17/1998 IL Central Committeeman Dist. 2 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/08/1997 IL Senate President Lost 47.46% (-5.08%)
  11/28/1995 IL District 2 - Special D Primary Lost 38.72% (-9.51%)
  11/08/1994 IL State Senate 14 Won 77.69% (+55.38%)
  03/15/1994 IL Central Committeeman Dist. 2 Won 49.87% (+9.29%)
  11/03/1992 IL State Senate 14 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1992 IL State Senate 14 - D Primary Won 58.61% (+17.21%)
  11/06/1990 IL State Senate 17 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  03/15/1988 IL District 2 - D Primary Lost 24.91% (-27.52%)
  11/04/1986 IL State Senate 17 Won 83.92% (+67.84%)
  11/02/1982 IL State Senate 17 Won 84.21% (+68.42%)
  11/04/1980 IL State House 028 Won 36.36% (+0.00%)
  11/07/1978 IL State House 028 Won 31.51% (-9.83%)
  11/02/1976 IL State House 028 Won 31.90% (-9.37%)
  11/05/1974 IL State House 028 Won 30.99% (-8.40%)
  11/07/1972 IL State House 028 Won 24.03% (-9.46%)
SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN
  01/12/2009 IL US Senate - Appointment Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
  11/04/2008 IL State Senate 14 Lost 0.00% (-80.08%)
ENDORSEMENTS
Chicago Mayor - Runoff - Apr 04, 2023 D Paul Vallas
IL District 01 - D Primary - Jun 28, 2022 D Jonathan L. Jackson
IL Secretary of State - D Primary - Jun 28, 2022 D Alexander "Alexi" Giannoulias
Chicago Mayor - Feb 26, 2019 D William M. "Bill" Daley
IL District 2 - Special D Primary - Feb 26, 2013 D Anthony A. Beale
IL District 11-D Primary - Feb 05, 2008 D Debbie Halvorson
IL Governor - D Primary - Mar 21, 2006 D Rod Blagojevich
Cook County Sheriff- D Primary - Mar 21, 2006 D Tom Dart
Chicago Mayor - Apr 04, 1995 D Richard M. Daley