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Evan Jenkins
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| Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals | |
| Assumed office October 1, 2018 |
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| Appointed by | Jim Justice |
| Preceded by | Robin Davis |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 3rd district |
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| In office January 3, 2015 – September 30, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Nick Rahall |
| Succeeded by | Carol Miller |
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 5th district |
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| In office December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2014 Serving with Robert H. Plymale
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| Preceded by | Marie Redd |
| Succeeded by | Mike Woelfel |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 16th district |
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| In office December 1, 1994 – December 1, 2000 Serving with Jody Smirl, Susan Hubbard
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| Preceded by | Stephen T. Williams |
| Succeeded by | Dale Stephens |
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Evan Hollin Jenkins
September 12, 1960 Huntington, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (Before 1992, 2013–present) Democratic (1992–2013) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Weiler |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Florida (BS) Samford University (JD) |
Evan Hollin Jenkins (born September 12, 1960) is an American politician. He has served in important roles for the state of West Virginia. These roles include being a U.S. Representative and a Justice on the state's highest court.
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Early Life and Education
Evan Jenkins was born in Huntington, West Virginia. This is a city in the United States. He went to college at the University of Florida. There, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Later, he studied law at Samford University. He earned a Doctor of Law degree from there.
Political Career Highlights
Evan Jenkins has had a long career in public service. He has worked in both state and national government. He started his career serving in the West Virginia House of Delegates. This is part of the state's law-making body.
Serving West Virginia in the State Senate
From 2002 to 2014, Jenkins was a state senator. In this role, he helped make laws for West Virginia. He represented the 5th district. State senators work to improve their communities.
Representing West Virginia in Congress
In 2015, Evan Jenkins became a U.S. Representative. He represented West Virginia's 3rd district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This is part of the national government in Washington, D.C. He served in this role until September 2018.
Running for U.S. Senate
In 2017, Jenkins announced he wanted to become a U.S. Senator. He ran in the Republican Party primary election. However, he did not win the nomination to run for the U.S. Senate.
Becoming a Supreme Court Justice
On September 30, 2018, Evan Jenkins left his job in Congress. He was appointed as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. This is the highest court in West Virginia. Jim Justice, the Governor of West Virginia, appointed him.
Later, on November 6, 2018, Jenkins was elected by voters. He won a six-year term as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Appeals. He filled a spot that became open when another Justice resigned.
Political Party Affiliation
Evan Jenkins has been a member of two different political parties. He was a Republican before 1992. Then, he was a Democrat from 1992 to 2013. Since 2013, he has been a Republican again.
