Sam Jenkins (politician)
Sam Jenkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana Senate from the 39th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gregory Tarver |
| Minority Leader of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office January 13, 2020 – January 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Willard |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 11, 2016 – January 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Roy A. Burrell |
| Succeeded by | Steven Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Lee Jenkins Jr. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Southern University (BA, JD) |
Samuel Lee Jenkins Jr. is an American politician.[1] He serves as a Democratic member for the 39th district of the Louisiana Senate. He previously represented the 2nd district of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[2][3]
In 2016, Jenkins won the election for the 2nd district of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[2] He succeeded Roy A. Burrell.[4] Jenkins assumed his office on January 11, 2016.[2]
In November 2023, Jenkins was elected to represent the 39th district in the Louisiana Senate, defeating fellow Democratic House representative Cedric Glover in a runoff.[5][6]
Jenkins opposed Governor Jeff Landry's special session of the Louisiana Legislature on crime in the state, instead pushing for preventative measures in fear that the changes from the session would cause increased incarceration.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rep. Jenkins calls for end of special session". KTBS-TV. October 20, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Sam Jenkins". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "Louisiana House Member Page". Louisiana House of Representatives. Archived from the original on July 31, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Results for Election Date: 10/24/2015", Secretary of State of Louisiana
- ^ "Jenkins defeats Glover in Louisiana Senate District 39 runoff". KTBS. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ "Sam Jenkins wins senate seat in Louisiana's 39th District. Walters wins House District 4". Shreveport Times. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Sen. Jenkins, Louisiana officials concerned over crime legislation". My ArkLaMiss. 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
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