Clinton L. Jenkins is an American politician. A

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, he was a member of the

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, representing the 76th district from 2020 to 2024.

Biography

A native of the district, Jenkins was raised in

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. He is an army veteran, manages a real estate company, and is the chairman of the Democratic party for Virginia's 3rd congressional district.

Political career

2019

In the

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, Jenkins challenged incumbent Republican Chris Jones, a pharmacist and chairman of the House Appropriations committee who had represented the district since 1998. Redistricting in 2019 shifted the demographics of the district, causing a Democratic majority. Both candidates ran unopposed in their primaries. Jenkins won with 56.3% of the vote.

2020

Jenkins was an elector for

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and

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in Virginia’s 2020 election for U.S. president.

2021

In the

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, Jenkins won re-election, defeating Republican Michael Dillender and

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Craig Warren with 53.3% of the vote.

2023

In 2022, Jenkins announced a run for the newly redrawn 17th district in the

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Controversies

On three occasions, Jenkins was charged with domestic violence against his wife and daughter, including one charge of choking his daughter. He was not convicted.

References

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