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Families in Arkansas are hurting. Please consider signing up to support families affected by the devastating storms last Friday across the the northeast region, including in Trumann, Monette, and Augusta. Please consider donating to one of the charities list below. We will update this list as more charities establish funds for the Northeast Arkansas region. — Click Here To — Sign up here at the link for supply drop off // https://www.mobilize.us/chrisforgovernor/event/433016/ ___ Donate Goods to Arkansas Families Donated goods can dropped off at the Chris Jones for Governor campaign at 417 Main Street, Little Rock, AR. Please call 501-712-3053 in advance of arriving. The campaign will deliver donated goods to the Greene County Baptist Association in Paragould and other local organizations. – Greene County Baptist Association office located at 2501 Linwood Dr, Paragould, AR, 72450. (A collection center has also been set up at this location.) They are requesting that you only water, baby supplies, and snacks – Other donation items for other organizations: Canned goods, bottled water, household cleaning supplies, flashlights, batteries. ___ Donate to the Red Cross – https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/wxii12news-pub.html ___ Donate to the Salvation Army – Donations can be made online at helpsalvationarmy.org – Or by phone, 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769). ___ Make wellness check-in calls to families impacted by the storms in Northeast Arkansas. — Click Here To — Sign up to make wellness calls // https://www.mobilize.us/chrisforgovernor/event/433012/

LITTLE ROCK — The Chris Jones for Governor campaign announced Thursday that its fundraising has eclipsed the million dollar mark in just its first four months of campaigning. This total marks an unprecedented, strong showing of a first-time candidate and the largest sum of any Democratic candidate running for statewide office since 2014. “From day one, this campaign has been prepared to do the work necessary to be in a position to reach Arkansans and win in 2022,” said Dr. Chris Jones. “This fundraising mark is proof that Arkansas is open to choosing a path that leads away from division, and toward bringing us all back together as one Arkansas.” “Our hard, disciplined work of engaging Arkansans across the state is just getting started. We’re going to take this good news, seize this moment, and keep driving Arkansas forward. We will continue to build the serious campaign infrastructure we need to listen to voters and get our message out across this great state.” Campaign Manager Rhonna-Rose Akama-Makia says meeting this key milestone this early in the election cycle with a first-time candidate validates that the Jones campaign is effectively unifying Arkansas. “We’re building the kind of campaign that has the resources to compete everywhere and win. Our successful, unprecedented, early-cycle fundraising demonstrates that this belief is widely shared. This campaign will empower, uplift, and connect Arkansans with a unifying message of Faith in Arkansas.” The campaign continues to handle an influx of donations as Arkansas voters rally behind their candidate for governor. The Jones campaign reported $384,366.96 raised in its End of Quarter 3 report, comfortably breaking through the $1 million mark shortly after the Q3 reporting period. ABOUT DR. CHRIS JONES Dr. Chris Jones grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A son of two preachers, Chris was raised with a strong sense of faith. He graduated from Watson Chapel High School and attended Morehouse College on a NASA Scholarship for physics and math. He then went on to study at MIT, becoming a nuclear engineer and earning a Ph.D. in urban planning. After becoming ordained as a minister, Chris returned home to Arkansas and led the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. Through this work, he has seen firsthand how disparities within Arkansas have gotten worse, not better. He believes there is much room for growth, including improving public education opportunities in every community, strengthening infrastructure from roads to broadband access, protecting and securing our right to vote, and bridging the rural and urban divide. Chris has faith in Arkansas’ potential, and he is running for governor to ensure every person in Arkansas has an opportunity to succeed.

Chris Jones is a candidate in the Arkansas 2022 Gubernatorial Race. Dr. Chris Jones grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A son of two preachers, Chris was raised with a strong sense of faith. He attended Morehouse College on a NASA Scholarship for physics and math, then went on to study at MIT, becoming a nuclear engineer and earning a Ph.D. in urban planning. After becoming ordained as a minister, Chris returned home to Arkansas and led the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. Fellows will learn how to execute a professional campaign plan, fundraising program, communications strategy, and engage various aspects of the campaign on team projects. In the process, Fellows will also build quintessential fundraising, database, writing, and communication skills useful in a variety of full-time positions in politics and beyond. All fellows will work a minimum of 10 hours per week. While this position is unpaid, we encourage all interns to explore the option of receiving academic or school credit for their experience. Primary Responsibilities Assist the campaign team in implementing all aspects of the campaign strategyDevelop and implement events Conduct press and voter outreach Assist in social media strategyConduct Campaign Research Qualifications Strong organizational and time management skillsStrong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skillsWillingness to work long and flexible hours Access to reliable, insured transportationExperience volunteering or interning on a campaign is a plus, but not required *People of color, women, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.* Application Instructions

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Democratic candidate for Arkansas Governor, Chris Jones, has tapped Think Rubix, a social innovation consultancy led by veteran political operatives Tristan Wilkerson and DeJuana Thompson, to expand his campaign efforts across the state. Wilkerson is an experienced policy professional and entrepreneur. As a former Congressional staffer and aide, he served as a political director to Bernie Sanders 2016 and special advisor to Democratic Super PAC Priorities USA. Wilkerson boasts Arkansas roots where he graduated from the historic Little Rock Central High before going on to earn his MBA. Thompson is a seasoned political strategist — former National Director for Community Engagement at the Democratic National Committee and creator of Woke Vote. She appears as a regular contributor to MSNBC and CNN on race, politics, and community engagement strategies. She’s a graduate of Berea College and George Washington University. Think Rubix recently brought on Rhonna-Rose Akama-Makia as Director of their public affairs-based Engagement Studio. Akama-Makia is the former Joyce Elliott for Congress Campaign Manager (2020), which broke records for campaign fundraising across the state. The firm will support outreach and day-to-day campaign management and operations led by Akama-Makia. “Among many factors, there is one thing that stands out about Dr. Jones’ historic bid for Governor that is also true at Think Rubix – for both, we are all-in on Arkansas. Our work at Think Rubix is rooted in connecting with people. And we look forward to working in every county, across political ideology, to accomplish Dr. Jones’ goal of building a place that Arkansans will be all-the-more proud to call home,” said Managing Principal Tristan Wilkerson. “I wanted to be intentional with what looks like and represents me and the goal of the campaign,” said Dr. Chris Jones. “Think Rubix is a national company with a local approach. With their combined experiences, they are able to tailor best practices to individuals like myself.” ABOUT DR. CHRIS JONES Dr. Chris Jones grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A son of two preachers, Chris was raised with a strong sense of faith. He graduated from Watson Chapel High School and attended Morehouse College on a NASA Scholarship for physics and math. He then went on to study at MIT, becoming a nuclear engineer and earning a Ph.D. in urban planning. After becoming ordained as a minister, Chris returned home to Arkansas and led the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. Through this work, he has seen firsthand how disparities within Arkansas have gotten worse, not better. He believes there is much room for growth, including improving public education opportunities in every community, strengthening infrastructure from roads to broadband access, protecting and securing our right to vote, and bridging the rural and urban divide. Chris has faith in Arkansas’ potential, and he is running for governor to ensure every person in Arkansas has an opportunity to succeed ABOUT THINK RUBIX: Think Rubix is a social innovation consultancy that helps entrepreneurs, leaders and decision-makers harness the transformative power of culture through crafting a brand’s identity, messaging and strategic appeal to their target audiences. Founded in February 2017, Think Rubix has led a number of both local and national campaigns — driven by change, and tailored specifically for clients in the fields of education, government and technology. To learn more about Think Rubix, please visit their website www.thinkrubix.com.

Chris Jones is a candidate in the Arkansas 2022 Gubernatorial Race. Dr. Chris Jones grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A son of two preachers, Chris was raised with a strong sense of faith. He attended Morehouse College on a NASA Scholarship for physics and math, then went on to study at MIT becoming a nuclear engineer and earning a Ph.D. in urban planning. After becoming ordained as a minister, Chris returned home to Arkansas and led the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. The Call Time Manager supports the successful implementation of the Call Time program working directly with the Candidate and Finance Director. Supports the Finance Director as needed on events and raiser programs. Oversees finance interns, fellows, and general volunteers. Provides oversight of NGP to ensure integrity for acknowledgment and reporting. Primary Responsibilities: Development and implementation of call time program with oversight of the Finance DirectorStaffing and support to the candidate in achieving call time goalsEnsuring accuracy and quality of call sheetsProspecting potential donors and oversees a donor research programPledge follow-up to donors, including timely emails, letters, and callsOversight of daily call time entries into NGP, action items documented, distributed, and tracked to completionWorking directly with event hosts and raisers to ensure strong coordination surrounding raiser and event host follow-upStaffing fundraising events, meetings, and other campaign events as needed Managing finance intern and volunteer recruitment and serving as point person for all finance interns and volunteersLow dollar donor, solicitation, event, and pledge follow-up call time Qualifications Strong organizational and time management skillsStrong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skillsWillingness to work long hoursA valid US driver’s license, and access to reliable, insured transportationExperience volunteering or interning on a campaign a plus, but not required Salary Range $3,500 / Month *People of color, women, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.*

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Chris Jones, Democratic candidate for Governor of Arkansas, called on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to end the highly unethical use of ivermectin in its detention centers. Ivermectin is not an antiviral drug nor a proven method to combat COVID-19 in infected patients; it is a drug most commonly used to treat parasites in livestock. “This use of ivermectin in our prison system is dangerous, cruel and must stop immediately,” said Dr. Chris Jones. “These are human beings, made in the likeness of God. They are not animals, and should not be treated as such.” “Any serious candidate for Governor, including Sarah Huckabee Sanders, should condemn this practice. This is not a debate that a leader in good conscience can back out of. Leaders face hard questions and stand up for what is right and decent. They know that inmates are someone’s children, parents, siblings and friends. Surely we can all agree that any human deserves better than this. Sadly, this poor health care decision is a consequence of misinformation and conspiracy theories, which are the results of those who seek to divide us.” On Tuesday evening, Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder confirmed to the Quorum Court that Karas Correctional Health, the county’s medical provider for the Detention Center, is treating COVID-19 patients with ivermectin. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved ivermectin for treatment of COVID-19 and has warned improper use of this drug is “dangerous” and “can cause serious harm.” ABOUT DR. CHRIS JONES Dr. Chris Jones grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A son of two preachers, Chris was raised with a strong sense of faith. He graduated from Watson Chapel High School and attended Morehouse College on a NASA Scholarship for physics and math, then went on to study at MIT, becoming a nuclear engineer and earning a Ph.D. in urban planning. After becoming ordained as a minister, Chris returned home to Arkansas and led the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. Through this work, he has seen firsthand how disparities within Arkansas have gotten worse, not better. He believes there is much room for growth, including improving public education opportunities in every community, strengthening infrastructure from roads to broadband access, protecting and securing our right to vote, and bridging the rural and urban divide. Chris has faith in Arkansas’s potential, and he is running for governor to ensure every person in Arkansas has an opportunity to succeed.

Join me and other Democratic gubernatorial candidates for a town hall this Thursday about schools, students, and how we can ensure every Arkansan gets the education they need to succeed.

LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Chris Jones for governor campaign announced today that all staff and interns will be required to be fully vaccinated. The Delta variant is spreading rapidly, and cases are rising across Arkansas, with the fourth-highest number of new cases per 100,000 people in the United States. “We have a responsibility to our communities to help keep people safe,” said a campaign spokesperson. “Our campaign is committed to best health practices to combat this pandemic, and that includes requiring vaccinations and masks for our team. We’re leading by example and doing everything possible to help reduce transmission while still safely engaging with voters all across the state.” Chris’s wife Jerrilyn works as an emergency room physician and serves on a task force on which she helped develop a plan for moving patients if hospitals exceed capacity. Jerrilyn’s work on the front lines and firsthand experience with the devastation of COVID underlines how important it is for the Jones campaign to comply with guidance from the CDC. The Jones campaign encourages everyone eligible to get vaccinated as quickly as possible. ABOUT DR. CHRIS JONES Dr. Chris Jones grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A son of two preachers, Chris was raised with a strong sense of faith. He graduated from Watson Chapel High School and attended Morehouse College on a NASA Scholarship for physics and math, then went on to study at MIT, becoming a nuclear engineer and earning a Ph.D. in urban planning. After becoming ordained as a minister, Chris returned home to Arkansas and led the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. Through this work, he has seen firsthand how disparities within Arkansas have gotten worse, not better. He believes there is much room for growth, including improving public education opportunities in every community, strengthening infrastructure from roads to broadband access, protecting and securing our right to vote, and bridging the rural and urban divide. Chris has faith in Arkansas’s potential, and he is running for governor to ensure every person in Arkansas has an opportunity to succeed.