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Jewell Jones
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 11th district |
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| In office January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Lauren Plawecki |
| Succeeded by | Veronica Paiz |
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| Born | April 11, 1995 Inkster, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Inkster, Michigan |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan–Dearborn |
Jewell Jones (born April 11, 1995) is an American politician from the state of Michigan. He was a member of the city council in Inkster, Michigan. He was also elected to represent the 11th district in the Michigan House of Representatives. He became the youngest person ever to hold that position in Michigan's history. Jewell Jones is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Early Life and Education
From a young age, Jewell's parents encouraged him to be active in his church and volunteer. He even became a deacon in his family's church. Jewell finished high school at John Glenn High School in Westland, Michigan, in 2013.
He studies at the University of Michigan–Dearborn. He is working towards two degrees: one in Business and another in Political Science. He was also part of the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program.
Getting Involved in Politics
During his school years, Jewell got involved in politics. He helped with campaigns for David Knezek (who ran for the Michigan State Senate) and Hilliard Hampton (who ran for mayor of Inkster, Michigan) in 2014.
In 2015, when he was just 20 years old, Jewell was elected to the Inkster City Council. This made him the youngest council member in the city's history. He also helped with Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign in 2016.
Political Career Highlights
Serving on the Inkster City Council
Jewell Jones was elected to the Inkster City Council at the age of 20. This made him the youngest person ever to serve on the council. While on the council, he focused on improving the city's education system.
Becoming a State Representative
In 2016, the person representing the 11th district in the Michigan House of Representatives passed away. Her daughter, Lauren Plawecki, was chosen to finish her term.
However, a group of local Democratic Party leaders later chose Jewell Jones to be their candidate for the 11th district in the main election of 2016. He won the election, getting 66% of the votes. His opponent was Robert Pope from the Republican Party. By winning, Jewell Jones became the youngest State Representative in Michigan's history.
