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David Jenkins (Georgia)

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David Jenkins
Georgia House of Representatives District 136
Tenure
2023 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
3
Prior offices:
Georgia House of Representatives District 132
Years in office: 2021 - 2023
Predecessor:Robert Trammell (D)
Compensation
Base salary
$25,315.32/year
Per diem
$247/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Education
Bachelor's
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 2008
Military
Service / branch
U.S. Army
Years of service
1989 - 2015
Personal
Birthplace
Atlanta, GA
Religion
Methodist
Profession
Pilot
Contact

David Jenkins (Republican Party) is a member of theGeorgia House of Representatives, representingDistrict 136. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Jenkins (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theGeorgia House of Representatives to representDistrict 136. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Jenkins also ran for election to theU.S. House to representGeorgia's 3rd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary onMay 21, 2024.

Biography

David Jenkins was born inAtlanta, Georgia, and lives in Grantville, Georgia. Jenkins served in the U.S. Army from 1989 to 2015 and reached the rank of captain. He earned a bachelor's degree in technical management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2008.[1][2][3][4]

Jenkins' career experience includes owning Jenkins Farms and working as a lead pilot with Air Methods, a lead helicopter pilot with the Georgia Forestry Commission, and a police officer with Clayton County. He served on the board of the Roosevelt Memorial Airport Authority and as the master of Tyrone Lodge #644.[1][2][3][4]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Jenkins was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Jenkins was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Jenkins was assigned to the following committees:

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 136

IncumbentDavid Jenkins defeatedJeff Lowe in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 136 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of David Jenkins
David Jenkins (R)
 
68.5
 
22,527
Jeff Lowe (D)
 
31.5
 
10,383

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Total votes: 32,910
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 136

Jeff Lowe advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 136 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔Jeff Lowe
 
100.0
 
1,589

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Total votes: 1,589
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 136

IncumbentDavid Jenkins defeatedMichael Riesen in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 136 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of David Jenkins
David Jenkins
 
64.9
 
3,412
Image of Michael Riesen
Michael Riesen Candidate Connection
 
35.1
 
1,845

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Total votes: 5,257
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Jenkins signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 136

IncumbentDavid Jenkins won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 136 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of David Jenkins
David Jenkins (R)
 
100.0
 
20,337

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Total votes: 20,337
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 136

IncumbentDavid Jenkins defeatedKenneth Murphy in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 136 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of David Jenkins
David Jenkins
 
73.9
 
6,617
Kenneth Murphy
 
26.1
 
2,335

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Total votes: 8,952
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2020

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 132

David Jenkins defeated incumbentRobert Trammell in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 132 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of David Jenkins
David Jenkins (R) Candidate Connection
 
51.5
 
11,458
Image of Robert Trammell
Robert Trammell (D)
 
48.5
 
10,792

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Total votes: 22,250
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 132

IncumbentRobert Trammell defeatedFrederick Manley in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 132 on June 9, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Robert Trammell
Robert Trammell
 
59.6
 
2,962
Frederick Manley
 
40.4
 
2,009

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Total votes: 4,971
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 132

David Jenkins defeatedGene King in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 132 on June 9, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of David Jenkins
David Jenkins Candidate Connection
 
74.4
 
3,437
Image of Gene King
Gene King
 
25.6
 
1,180

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Total votes: 4,617
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Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

Candidate Connection

David Jenkins completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jenkins' responses.

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I am a retired Army Captain with 4 combat tours flying a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter. I have also served as police officer and a wild-land firefighter. I currently fly an air-ambulance helicopter serving my district and I run a family farm with my wife. I graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Magma Cum Laude with a BS in Management.
  • The second ammendment is vital not only for personal defence but is the foundation of our American way of life.
  • Capitalism has made America the most prosperious nation on earth we must not abandon it in favor of socialist mediocracy.
  • Rural Infrastructure, primarily broadband access, must be developed for America to remain competitive in the 21st Century.
Abraham Lincoln- The phrase take the hard right over the easy wrong seems to be made for him. He led the country through our our darkest time. He always seemed to do the right thing.
Honesty. A strong moral compass. A good legislator cannot look around the room to determine what is right or moral.
Honesty. Must always serve the district, not the party or special interest.
I worked on the family farm until I joined the army.
Yes, a majority vote is required to get anything done. Without cooperation, nothing moves forward.

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Campaign finance summary

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David Jenkins campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Georgia House of Representatives District 136Won general$65,609 $64,132
2024U.S. House Georgia District 3Withdrew primary$1,351 $1,351
2022Georgia House of Representatives District 136Won general$58,159 $0
2020Georgia House of Representatives District 132Won general$97,502 N/A**
Grand total$222,622 $65,483
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 28.

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2023

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In 2023, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 29.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.


2022

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In 2022, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 4.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.


2021

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In 2021, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 31.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.








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    Preceded by
    -    		Georgia House of Representatives District 136
    2023-Present    		Succeeded by
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    Preceded by
    Robert Trammell (D)    		Georgia House of Representatives District 132
    2021-2023    		Succeeded by
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