Tom Jones (Kentucky politician)
Tom Jones | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| In office January 1, 1982 – January 1, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Forest Sale |
| Succeeded by | Jack Coleman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1947 Salvisa, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 14, 2025 (aged 77) Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ann Frances Sharp |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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Thomas Martin Jones (June 22, 1947 – January 14, 2025) was an American politician from the state of Kentucky. He served as a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives.[1]
Life and career
Jones was born on June 22, 1947, in Salvisa, Kentucky, the son of Ezra Theodore and Eunice (née Martin) Jones. He married Ann Frances Sharp in 1969, and they had two sons. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971, and earned bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Kentucky. He established his law practice in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, and practiced law for almost five decades.[1]
He was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1981,[2] and served until he was defeated in the 1990 Democratic primary by Jack Coleman.[3] He attributed his loss to a vote for an education reform and tax package.[4] Educational funding was one of his legislative priorities, and his efforts helped to establish a Lawrenceburg campus for the Bluegrass Community and Technical College.[1]
Jones died at his Lawrenceburg home on January 14, 2025, at the age of 77, having suffered a heart attack.[1]
Electoral history
1981
Primary election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Jones | 3,699 | 42.7 | |
| Democratic | W. B. Wickliffe | 3,451 | 39.9 | |
| Democratic | Dennis Lee Warford | 1,314 | 15.2 | |
| Democratic | Jimmy Farley | 189 | 2.2 | |
| Total votes | 8,653 | 100 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Jones | 6,229 | 55.2 | |
| Republican | Eddie Long | 5,058 | 44.8 | |
| Write-in | 1 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 11,288 | 100 | ||
1984
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Jones * | 5,639 | 99.9 | |
| Write-in | 4 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 5,643 | 100 | ||
1986
Primary election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Jones * | 2,880 | 74.3 | |
| Democratic | John B. Hamilton | 997 | 25.7 | |
| Total votes | 3,877 | 100 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Jones * | 4,386 | 100.0 | |
| Write-in | 2 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 4,388 | 100 | ||
1988
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tom Jones * | 6,204 | 99.9 | |
| Write-in | 8 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 6,212 | 100 | ||
1990
Primary election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jack Coleman | 3,197 | 54.4 | |
| Democratic | Tom Jones * | 2,682 | 45.6 | |
| Total votes | 5,879 | 100 | ||
References
- ^ a b c d "Thomas Martin Jones". Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. January 18, 2025.
- ^ a b Kentucky State Board of Elections. "General Election, November 5, 1981".
- ^ a b Kentucky State Board of Elections. "Primary Election, May 29, 1990".
- ^ "Most legislators who supported tax boost survive challenges". Lexington Herald-Leader. May 30, 1990.
- ^ Kentucky State Board of Elections. "Primary Election, May 26, 1981".
- ^ Kentucky State Board of Elections. "General Election, November 6, 1984".
- ^ Kentucky State Board of Elections. "Primary Election, May 27, 1986".
- ^ Kentucky State Board of Elections. "General Election, November 4, 1986".
- ^ Kentucky State Board of Elections. "General Election, November 8, 1988".