Russell Jones (politician)

Russell Jones
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
January 2005  January 2007
Preceded byJim Carruthers
Succeeded byTheresa Ulmer
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
January 2009  January 2013
Preceded byTheresa Ulmer
Personal details
Born(1948-11-21)November 21, 1948
San Diego, California
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJanet Jones
ResidenceYuma, Arizona
Alma materSan Diego State University
ProfessionPolitician

Russell Jones was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing Arizona's 24th District twice, the first time from January 2005 until January 2007, and the second time for two terms from January 2009 to January 2013.:i:i:i After his first term, Jones chose not to run in the 2006 election, and was replaced by Theresa Ulmer In the following election in 2008, Jones re-entered the race, and defeated Ulmer in the general election.

Prior to serving in the legislature, Jones served in the 82nd Airborne from 1970 to 1972, and currently serves as a pilot with the rank of major in the 508th Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol.