When Does the Jones Seat Come Up Again
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U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama
U.S. Senate Alabama
Doug Jones (Autonomous Party) was a fellow member of the U.S. Senate from Alabama. He assumed office on January 3, 2018. He left role on January three, 2021.
Jones (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Alabama. He lost in the general election on November three, 2020.
Jones defeated former Alabama Supreme Court Master Justice Roy Moore (R) in the U.Southward. Senate special election in Alabama on Dec 12, 2017. He defeated vi other candidates in the primary election on August 15, 2017.[1] [2]
Jones was appointed U.S. attorney by President Bill Clinton (D) in 1997. He served in this position until 2001.[3] Jones was the lead prosecutor in the reopened 1963 Birmingham church bombing case that killed four black girls during the ceremonious rights movement. He as well worked as an chaser in private practise, focusing on white-neckband criminal defence force and commercial litigation.[ii]
Committee assignments
U.South. Senate
2019-2020
Jones was assigned to the post-obit committees: [Source]
- Committee on Aging (Special)
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Commission on Banking, Housing, and Urban Diplomacy
Key votes
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Elections
2020
Run across also: Usa Senate ballot in Alabama, 2020
United States Senate election in Alabama, 2022 (March 3 Republican primary)
Usa Senate election in Alabama, 2022 (March iii Democratic primary)
General ballot
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Parrish (Unaffiliated)
- Marcus Jejaun Williams (Independent Conservative Autonomous Party)
Republican master runoff ballot
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Doug Jones advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Alabama.
Republican primary ballot
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Merrill (R)
- Hunt Anderson Romagnano (R)
- John Paul Serbin (R)
- Marty Preston Hatley (R)
Candidate profile
Party: Autonomous Political party
Incumbent: Yes
Political Function:
- U.S. Senator (Assumed function: 2018)
- U.Due south. Attorney, Northern District of Alabama - Appointed (1997-2001)
Biography: Jones received a B.South. from the Academy of Alabama and a J.D. from Samford Academy's Cumberland School of Law. He served as staff counsel to Sen. Howell Heflin (D-Ala.) on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Commission. Jones was an assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama before being appointed U.S. attorney past President Bill Clinton (D).
Evidence sources
This information was electric current equally of the candidate'southward run for U.Due south. Senate Alabama in 2020
2017
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- Encounter as well: United States Senate special election in Alabama, 2017
Onetime U.South. attorney Doug Jones (D) defeated former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) in the general ballot on December 12, 2017. [44] Jones topped Moore by one.seven points, 50 pct to 48.3 per centum.[45] Information technology was the only congressional special election in 2022 to result in a flipped seat.
Moore did not concede the race and said he considered requesting a recount.[46]
Why was there no recount?
Under Alabama police force, a recount is automatically ordered when a candidate wins by no more than 0.5 percent of all votes bandage for the office. Jones led Moore by 1.v percentage when the count was unofficial.
A recount could also exist requested past the losing candidate in some races, but he must pay for the costs.[47] Alabama Secretary of Country John Merrill estimated that the procedure would cost $one to $1.v million.[48] The relevant state statutes also suggested that candidates for the U.S. Congress cannot petition for recounts.[49]
Was there a delay in the certification of results because of voter fraud claims?
No. On December 27, 2017, Moore filed a complaint alleging potential voter fraud. His complaint stated the higher voter turnout in Jefferson Canton was anomalous and that out-of-state voters had participated in the ballot. Alabama Secretarial assistant of State John Merrill (R) said the post-obit morning that Moore's complaint would non impact Jones' certification, which proceeded that afternoon.[fifty] [51]
When was Jones sworn in?
The land certified the election results on December 28, 2017. Jones was sworn in on January 3, 2018, when the U.S. Senate returned from winter recess.[52] [53]
What happened in the final weeks of the race?
In December 2017, Moore regained some support in public opinion polls—leading or tying Jones in six of the 9 polls released that calendar month—and from his ain party, in the aftermath of sexual misconduct and assail allegations against him. President Donald Trump (R) endorsed Moore on December 4, 2017, and the Republican National Committee reinstated its fundraising agreement with him on the same day.[54] McConnell maintained, however, that Moore would face an ethics inquiry if he were seated in the Senate.[55] For more on the responses to the allegations, delight see the timeline of reactions to the allegations.
By the end of Nov, Jones had outspent Moore on ad in the general election. According to Advertisement Analytics, Jones had aired more than than 10,000 telly spots and spent $v.6 million. Moore aired one-tenth that number of ads and spent well-nigh $800,000 on them.[56]
Jones also outraised Moore in private contributions, $11.v 1000000 to $5.ii meg.[57] This was significantly more than than any other Autonomous Senate candidate in Alabama in the previous 10 years—the previous high in this time menstruum was Vivian Davis Figures in 2008 with $293,000.[58]
Jones became the showtime Democrat to win a Senate seat in Alabama since Richard Shelby in 1992. Shelby later switched his political party affiliation to Republican in 1994.
Election results
General ballot
U.S. Senate, Alabama general election, December 12, 2017 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democrat | Doug Jones | 50% | 673,896 | |
Republican | Roy Moore | 48.3% | 651,972 | |
Independent | Write-in | 1.seven% | 22,852 | |
Full Votes | 1,348,720 | |||
Source: Alabama Secretarial assistant of State |
Primary election
U.S. Senate, Alabama Democratic primary, August 15, 2017 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democrat | Doug Jones | 66.one% | 109,105 | |
Democrat | Robert Kennedy | 17.7% | 29,215 | |
Democrat | Michael Hansen | 6.7% | 11,105 | |
Democrat | Will Boyd | four.nine% | 8,010 | |
Democrat | Jason Fisher | 2.1% | 3,478 | |
Democrat | Brian McGee | 0.9% | i,450 | |
Democrat | Charles Nana | 0.9% | 1,404 | |
Democrat | Vann Caldwell | 0.eight% | ane,239 | |
Total Votes | 165,006 | |||
Source: Alabama Secretary of State |
Entrada finance
Combined Apr and July Quarterly Reports for the Democratic Primary [59] | |||
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Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on Hand |
Volition Boyd | $six,684 | $half-dozen,625 | $59 |
Jason Fisher | $15,562 | $13,719 | $one,842 |
Doug Jones | $158,418 | $57,228 | $101,190 |
Robert Kennedy Jr. | $11,600 | $398 | $eleven,202 |
Source: This graphic was generated using data from the FEC.
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Entrada website
Jones' entrada website stated the following:
" | Education Every child in Alabama deserves access to a quality education, regardless of his or her gender, race, socioeconomic condition, or where he or she lives. From pre-K to college to job grooming and apprenticeships, our students demand to exist well prepared for the future. Goals & Accomplishments
Health care We all want admission to quality health intendance we tin can afford. Every Alabamian deserves high-quality, affordable health care, and we have to protect admission to wellness treat those with pre-existing weather. As a fellow member of the Senate Wellness, Educational activity, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Doug is working across the alley to expand access to medical care while keeping costs for hard-working Alabama families low. Goals & Accomplishments
Jobs and the Economy Nosotros all want the opportunity to earn a living with a expert wage and a secure retirement. Nosotros need to build a strong economy for Alabama, one that both attracts new businesses while supporting the industries that take been in our state for generations. These businesses provide opportunities for Alabamians to make a living wage and accept admission to equal opportunity. Goals & Accomplishments
Rural Issues With all the chaos in Washington, information technology'south like shooting fish in a barrel for politicians to lose sight of the problems that plague rural communities. Doug is committed to making sure no Alabamians are left backside, no matter where they live. From protecting rural hospitals and addressing nursing shortages in rural areas to working to improve rural net admission to taking on the challenges facing our farmers, Doug has a proven record of addressing the needs of rural Alabamians. Goals & Accomplishments
Veterans and Military Families Those who serve our nation in the armed forces deserve more than our cheers and gratitude. Veterans deserve the best medical care and benefits possible when returning to noncombatant life, and Doug is committed to standing up for our veterans and their families to ensure they take the support and resources they need. Goals & Accomplishments
Civil & Human Rights For his entire career, Doug has been committed to standing up for the rights of all Alabamians and all Americans. Doug is working to bring people together and gainsay hate and discrimination of any kind – from protecting the right to vote to advancing ceremonious rights. Goals & Accomplishments
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—Doug Jones' campaign website (2020)[61] |
2016
The post-obit issues were listed on Jones' campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click hither.
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—Doug Jones for U.S. Senate[62] |
Notable endorsements
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Notable endorsements by Doug Jones | |||
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Endorsee | Political party | Race | |
Joe Biden source | Autonomous Party | President of the United States (2020) |
Meet also
- United states of america Senate
- U.s. Senate special election in Alabama, 2017
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ The New York Times, "Live Alabama Ballot Results: Roy Moore and Doug Jones Compete for Senate Seat," December 12, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.ane AL.com, "Birmingham lawyer and former Clinton appointee Doug Jones seeks Democratic nomination for Senate," June 14, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, Doug Jones, "About Doug," accessed August 27, 2020
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the Business firm Amendment with an Subpoena)," December 18, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Conference Report (Conference Written report to Back-trail H.R. 2)," December xi, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Nomination (Confirmation Brett Thou. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be an Acquaintance Justice of the Supreme Courtroom of the Us)," Oct half dozen, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Movement to Invoke Cloture Re: Brett M. Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United states of america)," October v, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Neb (H.R. two, Equally Amended)," June 28, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 1959)," February 15, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 1958 As Modified)," February 15, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 1948)," February fifteen, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Move (Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 1955)," Feb 15, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Go along to the Consideration of S. 2311)," January 29, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Amendment (McConnell Amdt. No. 667)," July 28, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Subpoena (Paul Amdt. No. 271 )," July 26, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Move to Waive All Applicative Budgetary Bailiwick Re: Amdt. No. 270)," July 25, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motility to Go on (Move to Go along to H.R. 1628)," July 25, 2017
- ↑ U.Southward. Senate, "On the Nomination (Confirmation: Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United states)," April vii, 2017
- ↑ U.South. Senate, "On the Cloture Motion (Upon Reconsideration, Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Neil M. Gorsuch of Colorado, to be an Acquaintance Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)," April 6, 2017
- ↑ U.Southward. Senate, "On the Decision of the Chair (Shall the Determination of the Chair Stand every bit the Judgment of the Senate?)," April half dozen, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senate, "On the Cloture Movement (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Neil One thousand. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to exist an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)," April half dozen, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Conference Report (Briefing Written report to Accompany H.R. 6157)," September 18, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Conference Report (Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 5895)," September 12, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H. R. 6157 Every bit Amended)," Baronial 23, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 5895 Every bit Amended)," June 25, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Movement (Motion to Hold in the House Amendment to the Senate Subpoena to H.R. 1625)," March 23, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the Business firm Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1892 with an Amendment (SA 1930))," February nine, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Move to Invoke Cloture on the Motility to Concur in the Firm Subpoena to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 695)," February 8, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment with Farther Amendment)," Jan 22, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Movement to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concord in the Firm Amendment to the Senate Subpoena to H.R. 195)," January 22, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture: Business firm Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 195)," January 19, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Subpoena to H.R. 1370)," Dec 21, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Move to Recede from the Senate Amendment to H.R. ane and Agree with Further Amendment ," Dec 20, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Joint Resolution (H.J. Res. 123)," Dec 7, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Beak (H.R. 1 Every bit Amended )," December 2, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Concurrent Resolution (H. Con. Res. 71 As Amended)," October 19, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the Business firm Amdt. to the Senate Amdt. with an Amdt. No. 808 to H.R. 601)," September 7, 2017
- ↑ U.S. Senate, "On the Motion (Motion to Hold in the House Amendment to the Senate Subpoena to H.R. 244)," May four, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Articulation Resolution (Due south.J. Res. 54, As Amended), December xiii, 2018
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 2810 As Amended)," September xviii, 2017
- ↑ The Hill, "Senate sends $692B defense policy bill to Trump's desk," November fifteen, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Nib (H.R. 3364)," July 27, 2017
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On Passage of the Bill (Southward. 722 As Amended)," June xv, 2017
- ↑ The New York Times, "Alive Alabama Election Results: Roy Moore and Doug Jones Compete for Senate Seat," December 12, 2017
- ↑ The New York Times, "Alabama Election Results: Doug Jones Defeats Roy Moore in U.Due south. Senate Race," Decemer 12, 2017
- ↑ AL.com, "Roy Moore recount could toll $1 million, may non be allowed," updated March 6, 2019
- ↑ Lawmaking of Alabama, "Section 17-16-xx," accessed Dec 12, 2017
- ↑ Fortune, "Roy Moore Won't Concede the Alabama Senate Race. But He Might Not Be Able to Afford a Recount," December xiv, 2017
- ↑ Election Police Blog, "Breaking: Under Alabama Law, Roy Moore May Not Be Able to Request a Recount If The Margin is More 0.5%," December 12, 2017
- ↑ CNN, "Roy Moore files complaint to block Alabama Senate effect," December 28, 2017
- ↑ Associated Press, "Roy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate event," December 28, 2017
- ↑ AL.com, "Doug Jones picks Joe Biden to escort him for swearing-in ceremony," January 2, 2018
- ↑ CNN, "Alabama certifies Jones' win over Moore," Dec 28, 2017
- ↑ The Hill, "RNC reinstates support for Moore later Trump endorsement," December 4, 2017
- ↑ The Hill, "McConnell: 'No modify of heart' on Roy Moore," Dec five, 2017
- ↑ Politico, "Moore buried nether TV ad barrage," November 27, 2017
- ↑ Vox, "Doug Jones got more than money from Alabama voters than Roy Moore did," Dec 12, 2017
- ↑ FEC, "2008 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Alabama ," accessed December 12, 2017
- ↑ FEC.gov, "Alabama," accessed July 25, 2017
- ↑ sixty.0 lx.one Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Whatever inconsistencies are owing to the original source.
- ↑ Doug Jones' campaign website, "Priorities," accessed August 27, 2020
- ↑ Doug Jones for U.S. Senate, "Priorities," accessed July 31, 2017
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