Woody Jenkins

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Woody Jenkins

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth January 3, 1947 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Woody Jenkins holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Louisiana State University. He began his political career as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, where he also served as a delegate to the state constitutional convention. Jenkins transitioned to the Republican Party and ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate on multiple occasions. He later focused on policy advocacy, particularly concerning economic issues and education reform, before supporting claims of a stolen election.

Political Ideas

Woody Jenkins's political identity is marked by an unexpected alignment with regional industrial interests, as seen in his advocacy for securing funds for the Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant and Barksdale Air Force Base. His ideological stances, such as opposing forced busing and supporting the election of U.S. judges, reveal a conservative approach with a unique twist. Notably, Jenkins's support for the stolen-election claims of former President Donald Trump adds a controversial edge to his otherwise traditional conservative profile.

Campaigns
1996: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Louisiana

847,157 votes (49.83%)

Loss

Winner: Mary Landrieu

Louisiana United States Senate jungle primary election, September 21, 1996

322,244 votes

Win
1980: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Louisiana

325,992 votes (38.76%)

Loss

Winner: Russell B. Long

1978: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Louisiana

340,896 votes (40.60%)

Loss

Winner: J. Bennett Johnston