A political candidate who also happens to be a Wiccan minister; just as there are 15 or so members of Congress who happen to be doctors, numerous lawyers, and 5 denominational ministers. Being Wiccan, a doctor or a lawyer should mean nothing, but for many that is not the case. Many seems to forget that we should be voting for the person and what they can do for all their constituents, not for or against ones religion. What Jones brings is diversity, something much needed in the political landscape of today.
As Jones explains concerning her beliefs, "I didn't want to lead with my Faith, but I have been in the news locally for reasons other than running for office, and the Wiccan label was already out there. I have to work within the existing parameters....and I will do my best to honor Pagans and the Green Party.
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On June 7, Rev. Kathryn Jones, a Wiccan minister from Uniontown, Penn. announced her candidacy for state representative in the 51st District. Rev. Jones is running on the Green Party ticket against Democratic incumbent Timothy S. Mahoney. Although this will be her first time running for public office, Jones has had years of experience working around and with the structure of local politics.
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The 51st District of southwestern Pennsylvania is a region with a long coal mining history. It has been a Democratic stronghold for years. Rep. Mahoney has been the district’s state representative since 2006 and, before him, other Democrats have won the seat since 1969. Republicans do not even regularly offer opposition. Jones says that if she doesn’t run, Rep. Mahoney will run unopposed once again.
For years Jones herself was a Democrat but, over time, she became disillusioned with the local political scene. She says, “The [region's] Democratic Party has done a disservice to our community and to the national Party in general.” She adds that they are “way too corrupt” and only want “perpetuate the status quo.”
Wiccan Minister Kathryn Jones to Run for Office in Pennsylvania | The Wild Hunt
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