Woody Jenkins
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For persons of a similar name, see Louis Jenkins (disambiguation).
Louis Elwood Jenkins Jr., known as Woody Jenkins (born January 3, 1947), is an American newspaper editor in Baton Rouge and Central City, Louisiana, who served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972 to 2000 and waged three unsuccessful races for the United States Senate in 1978, 1980, and 1996.
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Quick Facts Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the East Baton Rouge Parish district, Preceded by ...
Woody Jenkins | |
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Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the East Baton Rouge Parish district | |
In office 1972–2000 | |
Preceded by | At-large members: Irving R. Boudreaux, Richard Cheek, Carl Dawson, Smokey Delaroderie, Chris Faser, Eugene McGehee, Lillian Walker |
Succeeded by | Mike Futrell |
Personal details | |
Born | Louis Elwood Jenkins Jr. (1947-01-03) January 3, 1947 (age 77) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (before 1971, 1994–present) Democratic (1971–1994) |
Spouse | Diane Jenkins |
Education | Louisiana State University (BA, JD) |
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