Bill Jenkin

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.

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.
Political party	Republican
Residence	Prosser, Washington
Alma mater	University of Redlands (BBA)
Occupation	Businessman, politician

Early life

Jenkin was born and raised in San Diego, California.^[3]

Education

Jenkin earned a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Redlands.^[3]

Career

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

Jenkin lives in Prosser, Washington.^[3]