Shevrin Jones facts for kids
Shevrin D. Jones, born on October 12, 1983, is an American politician. He was elected to the Florida State Senate in 2020 to represent District 35. Before that, he was a member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 101, which covered parts of southeastern Broward County, starting in 2012.
Jones made history as the first African-American person to hold certain political offices in the Florida Senate. He was unable to run for his previous position again due to term limits, so he ran for the Florida Senate.
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Shev Jones
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 34th district |
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| Assumed office November 3, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Oscar Braynon |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 101st district |
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| In office November 6, 2012 – November 3, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Marie Woodson |
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| Born | October 12, 1983 Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Florida A&M University (BS) Florida Atlantic University (MEd, PhD) |
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About Shevrin Jones
Shevrin Jones was born in Miami Gardens, Florida. He went to Florida A&M University. There, he earned a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in 2006. After college, he came back to South Florida. He taught Advanced Placement Chemistry in Broward County schools. Later, he taught Biology at Florida Atlantic University High School. In 2017, Jones earned a Master of Education degree. In 2022, he completed his PhD in Educational Leadership from the same university.
In 2016, Jones had an accident at the gym. He injured his lower spinal cord. Doctors thought he might not walk again. But after surgery and physical therapy, he was able to walk with a cane after seven weeks. This showed his strong determination.
Time in the Florida House of Representatives
In 2012, new districts were created for the Florida House of Representatives. Jones decided to run in the new 101st District. This district included cities like Hollywood, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines. He was the only candidate who stayed in the race. This meant he won the election without anyone running against him.
Jones was re-elected every two years without opposition. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2012 to 2020. He worked on important laws that had support from both major political parties. These laws included rules for the safety of young athletes and their coaches. He also worked to make sure police body cameras were used across the state. From 2014 to 2018, Jones was a leader for the Democratic Party in the Florida House.
Serving in the Florida Senate
In 2020, Shevrin Jones ran for the Florida Senate. He wanted to represent District 35. This district covers parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Many people ran in this election. Jones won the primary election by a large amount. He beat six other candidates.
Jones also raised more money for his campaign than all his opponents combined. In July 2020, Jones and his family had COVID-19. He spoke on news channels like CNN and MSNBC. He talked about the state's response to the pandemic.
The Florida Senate District 35 includes cities like Miami Gardens, Miramar, and Opa-Locka. After the 2020 Census, election districts were redrawn. In 2022, Shevrin Jones qualified to run in the new Senate District 34. This district includes parts of Hialeah, Miami, and Miami Beach. It is a district where many people vote for the Democratic Party.
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Then-incoming Senate Democratic Leader Oscar Braynon, of Miami Gardens, visits West Park Democratic State Rep. Shevrin Jones, left, on Nov. 4 while Jones was still in a Broward County rehabilitation center after recovering from emergency spinal surgery.
