Shannon Jones
| Shannon Jones | |
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| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 7th district |
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In office August 11, 2009 – December 31, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Bob Schuler |
| Succeeded by | Steve Wilson |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 67th district |
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In office January 2, 2007 – August 10, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Tom Raga |
| Succeeded by | Peter Beck |
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May 24, 1970 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Russ Jones |
| Residence | Springboro, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati |
| Profession | Consultant |
| Religion | Catholic |
Shannon Jones (born May 24, 1970) is a former Republican member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 7th District from 2009 to 2016. She served as majority whip. She served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009.
A graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Jones worked as chief of staff for Congressman Steve Chabot, as a regional representative for then State Treasurer Joe Deters, and as a district director for U.S. Senator Mike DeWine. She also worked with the Hamilton County Republican Party and on the Congressional campaigns of Chabot and Mike Turner.
When incumbent Tom Raga was tabbed by Ken Blackwell to run for Lieutenant Governor, Jones was mentioned as a potential replacement, and she eventually declared her candidacy. In the heavily Republican district, Jones won easily in 2006, and reelection in 2008. She served as House Assistant Majority Whip for the 127th General Assembly.
Bob Schuler, who had held the 7th Senate District since 2003, was unable to run again in 2010. Jones and former Representative Michelle Schneider were looking to replace him. However, Schuler died in June 2009, almost a year before the 2010 primary. The Senate Republicans had to appoint an interim senator to serve out the rest of Schuler's term. Among those who were named as potential appointees were Jones, Schneider and former Representative Tom Brinkman. Jones was chosen to be appointed to the Senate.
In 2010, Jones won the primary over Schneider by over 8,000 votes. She handily won the general election in 2010.
For the 128th General Assembly, Jones was appointed Vice Chair of the Ways and Means and Economic Development Committee. She was also a member of the Insurance, Commerce and Labor, Government Oversight, and Health, Human Services and Aging Committee. The senator was also recently appointed to the newly formed, six member bipartisan Budget and Planning Commission, which is tasked with exploring long term solutions to Ohio's budget challenges.
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