Evan Jenkins
Evan Hollin Jenkins (born September 12 1960) is an American politician. In 2015, he became the U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 3rd congressional district. Jenkins was state senator from 2002 to 2014. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Evan Jenkins | |
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| Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals | |
| Assumed office October 1, 2018 | |
| Appointed by | Jim Justice |
| Preceded by | Robin Davis |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 2015 – September 30, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Rahall |
| Succeeded by | Carol Miller |
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2014 Serving with Robert H. Plymale | |
| Preceded by | Marie Redd |
| Succeeded by | Mike Woelfel |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 16th district | |
| In office December 1, 1994 – December 1, 2000 Serving with Jody Smirl, Susan Hubbard | |
| Preceded by | Stephen T. Williams |
| Succeeded by | Dale Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Evan Hollin Jenkins September 12, 1960 Huntington, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (Before 1992, 2013–present) Democratic (1992–2013) |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Weiler |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Florida (BS) Samford University (JD) |
| Website | House website |
He was born in Huntington, West Virginia. Jenkins studied at University of Florida and at Samford University. Jenkins served in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
In August 2017, Jenkins announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate.[1] He lost the Republican nomination to Patrick Morrisey.
On September 30, 2018, Jenkins resigned from Congress after having been appointed Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice.[2] Jenkins was then elected on November 6, 2018, to fill a remaining six-year term as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia due to the resignation of Robin Davis.[3]
References
- ↑ Zuckerman, Jake (May 8, 2017). "Jenkins announces run against Manchin for U.S. Senate". Charleston Gazette-Mail. https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/politics/jenkins-announces-run-against-manchin-for-u-s-senate/article_92a707d1-f797-500a-88aa-774748a5a975.html.
- ↑ "Evan Jenkins to Resign Seat on Sunday, Head to West Virginia Supreme Court". Roll Call. https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/evan-jenkins-to-resign-sunday. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
- ↑ "More candidates lining up to run for open Supreme Court seats". 14 August 2018.
Other websites
- Congressman Evan Jenkins Archived 2016-07-20 at the Wayback Machine official U.S. House site
- Evan Jenkins for U.S. Senate Archived 2018-04-15 at the Wayback Machine
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Congressional profile at GovTrack.us
- Issue positions and quotes at On The Issues
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Profile at Ballotpedia