Eric Jones

Eric Jones grew up in rural Maine in a family that relied on food stamps, Medicaid and disability benefits.¹ His mother raised three sons, attended night school to become a nurse and worked two jobs in some years.¹ He became the first in his family to attend college, going to Yale on a full scholarship.¹ He and his wife, Rachel, met during his brief stint in New York; they now have two children and have lived in Napa since 2021.¹

Jones moved to California in 2013 as an early hire at Dragoneer, an investment firm where he became a partner.² His work included investing in companies and advising their leaders on strategy, hiring and fundraising.² He describes work with Maven Clinic, Lyra Health and Duolingo, among other companies, and says he continues to serve on Maven's board without pay.²

His community work has included supporting car seats for families, programs for women veterans, youth theater and children's reading.¹ He also founded the American Dream Institute, which he describes as working to protect and expand free speech online.¹

Jones supports congressional term limits, a ban on lawmakers trading stocks and ending partisan gerrymandering.² His published candidate statement calls for affordable child care, expanded Medicare benefits and help with utility bills.³ He faces fellow Democrat Mike Thompson in November.⁴