Samuel Lee Jenkins Jr. is an American politician serving as a Democratic member for the 39th district of the Louisiana Senate. He previously represented the 2nd district in the Louisiana House of Representatives and served as the Minority Leader of the House from 2020 to 2024.[1][2][3]
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) |
Early Life and Education
editJenkins was born as Samuel Lee Jenkins Jr. He attended Southern University, where he earned a BA and a JD.
Political Career
editLouisiana House of Representatives
editJenkins was elected to represent the 2nd district of the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2016, succeeding Roy A. Burrell. He assumed office on January 11, 2016.[2][4] During his tenure, he was elected Minority Leader of the House in 2020, a position he held until January 2024.
Louisiana Senate
editIn 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] He assumed office on January 8, 2024.
Legislative Positions
editJenkins opposed Governor Jeff Landry's special session of the Louisiana Legislature on crime in the state, advocating instead for preventative measures due to concerns that the session's outcomes might lead to increased incarceration.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Rep. Jenkins calls for end of special session". KTBS-TV. October 20, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ a b "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.
