Robert G. Jones
Robert Gambrell Jones, known as Bob Jones (born May 9, 1939), is a former Louisiana politician who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968 to 1972 and in the State Senate from 1972 to 1976. Entering politics as a Democrat, Jones became a Republican in 1978.[1]
Robert Gambrell "Bob" Jones | |
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| Louisiana State Senator for Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis parishes | |
| In office 1972–1976 | |
| Preceded by | A. C. "Ace" Clemons Jr. |
| Succeeded by | William L. McLeod |
| Louisiana State Representative for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1939 Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democrat-turned-Republican (1978) |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Quinn Jones |
| Children | Sam Houston Jones, II Genin Quinn Jones |
| Occupation | Stockbroker |
References
- "Bob Jones turns Republican", Minden Press-Herald, February 27, 1978, p. 1.
- http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?city=LAKE+CHARLES&st=LA&last=Jones&first=Robert
- https://web.archive.org/web/20060913014433/http://www.swlahistory.org/newsletterd.htm
- http://www.library.mcneese.edu/depts/archive/jonesbob176.htm
- Louisiana House of Representatives, 1880-2008 (Baton Rouge: Secretary of State)
- Louisiana State Senators, 1880-2004 (Baton Rouge: Secretary of State)
| Preceded by (Three at-large members) |
Louisiana State Representative (At-large for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes; later District 36)
Robert Gambrell "Bob" Jones |
Succeeded by Six members in single member districts |
| Preceded by A.C. "Ace" Clemons Jr. |
Louisiana State Senator for Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis parishes Robert Gambrell "Bob" Jones |
Succeeded by William L. McLeod |
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