Harold V. Jones II is a Democratic state senator representing Georgia's 22nd District, which includes the City of Augusta and portions of Richmond County. Born on August 1, 1969, he has served in the Georgia State Senate since 2015, after being elected in 2014. He was elected Senate Minority Leader in 2024 and previously served as Democratic Whip. Notable achievements include being the first African American elected Solicitor General for Richmond County in 2004 , where he prosecuted misdemeanor crimes while advocating for victims and fairness. He holds leadership roles on committees such as Rules, Ethics , Administrative Affairs, Judiciary, Public Safety, Reapportionment and Redistricting, Regulated Industries and Utilities, and Higher Education. Jones is actively involved in community organizations like the NAACP, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Downtown Rotary Club, and Greater Augusta Arts Council , and he founded the Harold V. Jones II Social Studies Award for Glenn Hills High School seniors pursuing political science.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a Bachelor’s degree from South Carolina State University in 1991 and a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1994. He has served as an adjunct professor at Georgia Military College, Paine College, Voorhees College, and the University of Phoenix.
• Political Experience:
  • Georgia State Senate, District 22 ; Senate Minority Leader ; Democratic Whip .
  • Solicitor General, Richmond County/Augusta , first African American in the role.
  • Candidate for Georgia House District 97 .
  • Attorney by occupation; Catholic; married to Kimberly; resides in Augusta, GA.