Chris Jones Takes New Role with Pulaski County Judge-Elect Griffen Following Congressional Race Loss
Chris Jones, after recently losing a congressional race, has accepted a position as planning and development director for Pulaski County Judge-elect Wendell Griffen, while also indicating that he intends to pursue future political campaigns.
Little Rock Pine Bluff, AR, November 11, 2026 — Chris Jones has accepted a new role as planning and development director for Pulaski County Judge-elect Wendell Griffen. This appointment follows Jones’ recent congressional race loss.
Jones will serve in the planning and development director capacity for the incoming Pulaski County administration. The specific start date for this new position was not provided in the available information.
In addition to his new role, Jones has stated his intention to pursue future political campaigns. Details regarding the nature or timeline of these future political endeavors were not specified.
Prior to this appointment, Jones was a candidate in a recent congressional race. Information regarding the specifics of that race, including the district and his performance, was not included in the summary.
Pulaski County Judge-elect Wendell Griffen’s office has not released further details regarding Jones’ responsibilities or the scope of the planning and development director position at this time. The role is typically involved in overseeing county development projects and strategic planning initiatives.
Story summarized from the original created by Byron Tate on arktimes.com, see more information here.
