Don is from Freeport, Ohio, where he lives with his wife, Amy, and their two daughters. He is a certified volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician with the Deersville community volunteer fire department. He is the chairman of the South Central Power Foundation board. He has also served as head of the Harrison Soil and Water Conservation District, president of the Harrison County Agricultural Society, and on the Ohio FFA Board. He attends Minksville Church of Christ.

Don works at his family’s farm equipment dealership, D&J Sales & Service Inc.  He was an agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor at Harrison Central High School.

State Representative Don Jones is serving his second term in the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 95th District, which includes Carroll, Harrison, and Noble counties, as well as portions of Washington and Belmont counties.

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Believes broadband connectivity is a common issue for businesses in his district

- Believes broadband connectivity is a common issue for businesses in his district

Economy

As of August 26, 2024, Don Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

- Opposes access to gender affirming care

Healthcare

Believes schools in his district lack adequate access to healthcare and mental health resources.

- Believes schools in his district lack adequate access to healthcare and mental health resources.

Education

Energy & the Environment

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Micah obtained a bachelor's degree in organizational communication, master's degree in human development, and doctorate degree in positive psychology and decision-making from Ohio University.

Micah works as the LGBT center director at Ohio University, where he previously worked as the interim director of the Office for Multicultural Success and Retention.

Micah McCarey is an Athens city council member. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. Micah chairs the city and safety services committee.

As of August 26, 2024, Micah McCarey did not have a website or any information online.

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Passed legislation to replace "unnecessarily gendered" language in municipal code.

- Passed legislation to replace "unnecessarily gendered" language in municipal code.

Said "I champion five principles of sustainability: people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnerships."

- Said "I champion five principles of sustainability: people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnerships."

Micah McCarey

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- Your State Representative drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Representative can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Representative is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- State Representatives are elected to a 2-year term. There is a limit of 4 successive terms. 

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