Gov. Candidate visits Wilmar

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Chris Jones, Democratic candidate for Governor made a stop in Wilmar Monday afternoon, continuing his campaign efforts, “Walk a Mile in Your Shoes”.

The Drew County Democratic Party organized the event and held a meet and greet at the Wilmar Community Center after the walk.

The group began on 7th Street at Mount Tabor Church and walked to the Community Center.

Chris Jones earned a B.S. in physics and mathematics from Morehouse College in 1999, an M.S. in nuclear engineering/technology and policy in 2003 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in urban planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Jones' career experience includes working as a physicist, minister, and a non-profit leader.