Evan Jenkins facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Evan Jenkins
Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Incumbent
Assumed office October 1, 2018
Appointed by	Jim Justice
Preceded by	Robin Davis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 3rd district
In office January 3, 2015 – September 30, 2018
Preceded by	Nick Rahall
Succeeded by	Carol Miller
Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 5th district
In office December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2014 Serving with Robert H. Plymale
Preceded by	Marie Redd
Succeeded by	Mike Woelfel
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 16th district
In office December 1, 1994 – December 1, 2000 Serving with Jody Smirl, Susan Hubbard
Preceded by	Stephen T. Williams
Succeeded by	Dale Stephens
Personal details
Born	Evan Hollin Jenkins (1960-09-12) September 12, 1960 (age 63) 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. In 2015, he became the U.S. Representative for WV's 3rd congressional district. Jenkins was state senator from 2002 to 2014. He is a member of the Republican Party.

He was born in Huntington, West Virginia. Jenkins studied at University of Florida and at Samford University. Jenkins served in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

In August 2017, Jenkins announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate. He lost the Republican nomination to Patrick Morrisey.

On September 30, 2018, Jenkins resigned from Congress after having been appointed Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. Jenkins was then elected on November 6, 2018 to fill a remaining six year term as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia due to the resignation of Robin Davis.