David Jenkins (Georgia politician) explained

David Jenkins
Office:Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Term Start:January 11, 2021
Predecessor:Bob Trammell
Constituency:132nd district (2021–2023)
136th district (2023–present)
Birth Name:David Glenn Jenkins
Birth Date:7 March 1971
Party:Republican
Spouse:Cat Jenkins
Education:Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (BS)

David Glenn Jenkins (born March 7, 1971) is an American politician, a helicopter pilot, and former police officer from Georgia. Jenkins is a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 132.

Education

In 2008, Jenkins earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

Career

Jenkins is a former Clayton County police officer. In early 2000 Jenkins started training to become a helicopter pilot in the United States Army. He graduated from Warrant Officer School and went on to serve with the 101st Airborne Division https://home.army.mil/campbell/index.php/units/history, nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles" at Fort Campbell, KY as a Chinook Pilot. Jenkins is now a life-flight helicopter pilot.

On November 3, 2020, Jenkins won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 132. Jenkins defeated the Georgia Minority House Leader Bob Trammell.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Personal life

Jenkins' wife is Catherine Jenkins. They live near Luthersville, on their farm, Jenkins Farms Meriwether County, Georgia.[1] [4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jenkins flips HD 132 in close race . times-herald.com . Sarah Fay . Campbell . November 6, 2020 . March 2, 2021.
  2. Web site: David Jenkins ousts Minority Leader Bob Trammell . lagrangenews.com . Hunter . Riggall . November 4, 2020 . March 2, 2021.
  3. Web site: Representative David Jenkins . legis.ga.gov . March 2, 2021.
  4. Web site: David Jenkins' Biography . . March 2, 2021.