WORD: A 21-Year-Old Black Man Just Became Michigan’s Youngest EVER State Rep

by | Nov 15, 2016 | News, Politics News | 0 comments

Have you heard of Jewell Jones? He has been working hard and rising fast! And now, the University of Michigan-Dearborn student has made history as the Michigan’s Youngest EVER State Rep.

And this is his second time making history! Last year he was already the youngest person to ever sit on the city council of Inkster, Michigan.

Jones wo 66% of the vote against opponent Robert Pope and all this while double majoring in political science and finance.

 

 

He wrote on Instagram on Nov 9th

WE WON THE ELECTION – YOU AND I MADE HISTORY, YET AGAIN. I’m looking forward to serving you all in a greater capacity. Please continue to pray for me, the team, and my colleagues as we move forward, together. Keep the faith my brothers and sisters. ?✊ #layingthefoundation #holla

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