Ed Jenkins (politician)
American politician (1933–2012)
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Edgar Lanier Jenkins (January 4, 1933 – January 1, 2012) was an American politician who served eight terms as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 9th congressional district from 1977 to 1993. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
January 4, 1933
Ed Jenkins | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 9th district | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Phillip M. Landrum |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Deal |
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| Born | Edgar Lanier Jenkins January 4, 1933 Young Harris, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 2012 (aged 78) |
| Party | Democratic |
| University of Georgia | |
Biography
Jenkins, who was born in Young Harris, Georgia, served in the Coast Guard from 1952 to 1955, and as administrative assistant to congressman Phillip M. Landrum from 1959 to 1962.
Congress
He was elected to Congress in 1976. He supported protection for the textile industry and capital gains tax cuts. In 1989, he challenged Richard Gephardt for Majority Leader but lost by a margin of 76 to 181 votes.[1]
Death
He left Congress in 1993. Jenkins died just three days before his 79th birthday in Atlanta.[2]
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