Ben Jones

Ben Jones

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth August 30, 1941 (Age: 85)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Ben Jones graduated from a university in North Carolina and became involved in the civil rights movement during the 1960s, participating in sit-ins and facing violence from the KKK. He supplemented his income through acting in summer stock productions and at a notable outdoor drama. Jones's foundational experiences in activism and performance laid the groundwork for his future leadership roles.

Political Ideas

Ben Jones combines a deeply personal history of civil rights activism with a legislative record that often defies ideological boundaries. His early life experiences in poverty and his involvement in the civil rights movement have shaped a unique ideological stance that prioritizes social justice while occasionally aligning with opposing factions on specific issues. Jones's rhetorical style is compelling, drawing on his lived experiences to frame complex policy debates in relatable terms, leaving a trail of conceptual tensions that invite deeper inquiry.

Campaigns
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Virginia House of Representatives 7th District

30.46% of vote

Loss
1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

35.80% of vote

Loss

Winner: Newt Gingrich

1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 4th District

52.40% of vote

Win
1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 4th District

60.30% of vote

Win
1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 4th District

46.80% of vote

Loss

Winner: Pat Swindall