Bill Jenkin
Bill Jenkin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Maureen Walsh |
| Succeeded by | Mark Klicker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Richard Jenkin 1956[1] San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Residence | Prosser, Washington |
| Alma mater | University of Redlands (BBA) |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
William Richard Jenkin[2] (born 1956) is an American politician and businessman from Washington. Jenkin is a former Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 16, Position 1, which includes portions of Benton, Columbia, Franklin, and Walla Walla counties from 2017 to 2021.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Jenkin was born and raised in San Diego, California.[3]
Education
[edit | edit source]Jenkin earned a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Redlands.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]Jenkin is the owner of Prosser Vineyards and Winery, a winery in Washington.[3]
On November 8, 2016, Jenkin won the election and became a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 16, Position 1. Jenkin defeated Rebecca Francik with 62.03% of the votes. Jenkin assumed office on January 9, 2017.[4] Jenkin succeeded Maureen Walsh, who was elected to the Washington State Senate.[5][3]
On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Jenkin won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 16, Position 1. Jenkin defeated Everett Maroon with 62.66% of the votes.[6]
In November 2019, Jenkin announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020 and would instead run for the Washington State Senate.[7]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Jenkin lives in Prosser, Washington.[3]
References
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External links
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