Scott Jenkins
| Scott Jenkins | ||
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| Utah State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $96/day (lodging) $61/day (meals) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Weber State College, 1974 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 04/13/1950 | |
| Place of birth | Ogden, UT | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Jenkins earned his AS from Weber State College in 1974. He worked for Hajoca Corporation as a salesman from 1982 to 1987. From 1987 to 2008, he has worked as owner and president of Great Western Supply, Incorporated. Jenkins served in Spec-5 in the Utah Army National Guard from 1972 to 1979. He was a salesman for Mountain States Supply from 1977 to 1982.
Jenkins served as a member of Plain City Council, Utah, from 1979 to 1987. He went on to become the mayor of Plain City, Utah, and served in this position from 1990 to 1993.
On January 20, 2010 he was chosen as Senate Majority Leader, replacing Sheldon Killpack.[1] He served in that capacity through 2012. Jenkins has also served as Majority Whip.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Jenkins served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment, Chair | ||||
| • Revenue and Taxation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jenkins served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Government Operations and Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Legislative Management | ||||
| • Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jenkins served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Government Operations and Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2012
Jenkins won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah State Senate District 20. Jenkins was unopposed in the June 26 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jenkins won re-election to the 20th District Seat in the Utah State Senate, defeating opponent Steve Olsen.[3]
Jenkins raised $48,076 for his campaign, while Olsen raised $28,030. [4]
| Utah State Senate, District 20 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Scott Jenkins (R)
|
18,476 | 63.5% | ||
| Steve Olsen (D) | 10,628 | 36.5% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Jenkins is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Jenkins raised a total of $285,534 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 11, 2013.[5]
| Scott Jenkins's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Utah State Senate, District 20 |  |
$146,345 | |
| 2010 | Utah State Senate, District 20 |  |
$34,150 | |
| 2008 | Utah State Senate, District 20 | |
$48,076 | |
| 2006 | Utah State Senate, District 20 | |
$4,675 | |
| 2004 | Utah State Senate, District 20 | |
$36,517 | |
| 2000 | Utah State Senate, District 20 | |
$15,771 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $285,534 | |||
2012
Jenkins won re-election to the Utah State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Jenkins raised a total of $146,345.
| Utah State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Jenkins's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Senate Republican Campaign Cmte Of Utah | $6,500 | |||
| Utah Mechanical Contractors Association | $6,000 | |||
| MSS Mechanical Service & Systems Inc | $5,000 | |||
| EnergySolutions | $5,000 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $4,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $146,345 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Jenkins was not up for election to the Utah State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Jenkins raised a total of $34,150.
| Utah State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Jenkins's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Senate Republican Campaign Cmte Of Utah | $3,500 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $3,500 | |||
| Arch Coal | $1,350 | |||
| Comcast | $1,250 | |||
| Qwest Communications | $1,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $34,150 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Jenkins won re-election to the Utah State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Jenkins raised a total of $48,076.
| Utah State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Jenkins's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Utah Republican Senate Campaign Cmte | $5,000 | |||
| Killpack, Sheldon L | $5,000 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| PacifiCorp | $1,750 | |||
| Comcast | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $48,076 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Jenkins was not up for election to the Utah State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Jenkins raised a total of $4,675.
| Utah State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Jenkins's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Utah Association Of Health Underwriters | $500 | |||
| Employers Compansation Insurance Co | $500 | |||
| Questar | $500 | |||
| Utah Association Of Insurance & Financial Advisors | $500 | |||
| Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Utah | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $4,675 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Jenkins won re-election to the Utah State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Jenkins raised a total of $36,517.
| Utah State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Jenkins's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Republican Senate Campaign Cmte Of Utah | $4,000 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $3,000 | |||
| Parents For Choice In Education | $2,961 | |||
| Weber County Republicans | $1,500 | |||
| Utah County Republican Party | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $36,517 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Jenkins won re-election to the Utah State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Jenkins raised a total of $15,771.
| Utah State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Scott Jenkins's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $2,500 | |||
| Republican Senate Campaign Cmte Of Utah | $2,000 | |||
| Jenkins, Scott | $1,689 | |||
| Utah Republican Party | $1,500 | |||
| Knight, Gary | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $15,771 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Jenkins and his wife Rebecca have five children.
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- Lawmakers Shy Away From Idea of Recall Elections - Utah Policy
- McConnell campaign, tea party activist publicly spar over primary challenge - Daily Caller
- Process to consider Utah State Prison relocation begins - Daily Herald
- Kim Kardashian had a baby - Daily Caller
- Draper prison move could challenge volunteers - Daily Herald
- Move prison and replace it with shopping centers, homes? Phooey - StandardNet
- Utah governor announces picks for prison relocation board - Salt Lake Tribune
- Texas Jury Says It's Cool To Murder Prostitutes For Not Having Sex With You - Raw Story
- Boxer uses Okla. tornado to push carbon tax - Daily Caller
- Newsweek in 1975: Tornado outbreak blamed on global cooling - Daily Caller
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External links
- Sen. Jenkin's website
- Official Utah State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
References
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Utah Senate District 20 2001–present |
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