Jolanda Jones
Jolanda Jones is a Texas state representative known for her strong advocacy on social justice and civil rights issues. She has often stood against Republican initiatives that she believes undermine democratic values. Recently, she gained attention for her role in the Democratic walkout from the Texas House of Representatives to prevent the redrawing of congressional maps, which she argues would unfairly benefit Republicans and affect the political landscape in Texas.
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Jones is a state representative among the Democrats running for Congress.
Tuesday’s key races: What to know about the NYC election and other contests
United States· 2025-11-02
Texas Dem vows to 'fight ugly' against Trump administration.
Watch: White House demolition stands out from past renovationsUnited States· 2025-10-23
Texas Dem vows to 'fight ugly' against Trump administration: 'If you hit me in my face... I'm going to go across your neck'.
Outrage over demolition of White House East WingUnited States· 2025-10-23
Jolanda Jones commented on the Texas Democrats' strategy against Republicans.
Judge restrains Beto O’Rourke’s group from sending funds to Democrats outside Texas | Texas
United Kingdom· 2025-08-18
Texas state Rep. Jolanda Jones apologized for comparing Democrats fleeing the state over redistricting to the Holocaust.
Texas House Democrat apologizes for comparing redistricting fight to HolocaustUnited States· 2025-08-06
State Rep. Jolanda Jones said that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was 'trying to get soundbites' by threatening arrests of the absent legislators.
What happens next in Texas redistricting and for Democrats facing civil arrest warrantsUnited States· 2025-08-05
Jolanda Jones stated that Texas subpoenas do not work in New York.
Demócratas impiden que Representantes de Texas avancen en el rediseño de mapas electorales
Dominican Republic· 2025-08-05
Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones stated that Abbott has no legal mechanism to enforce his demands.
By denying quorum, Democrats in Texas stop state House from redrawing congressional map
Canada· 2025-08-05