Clinton Jenkins
Clinton Jenkins (Democratic Party) (also known as Clint) was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 76. He assumed office on January 8, 2020. He left office on January 10, 2024.
Jenkins (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 17. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Jenkins was assigned to the following committees:
2020-2021
Jenkins was assigned to the following committees:
- Communications, Technology and Innovation Committee
- Counties, Cities and Towns Committee
- Public Safety Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 17
Emily Jordan defeated Clinton Jenkins in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 17 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Emily Jordan (R) | 52.3 | 39,752 |
 | Clinton Jenkins (D) | 47.4 | 36,083 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 216 | ||
| Total votes: 76,051 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Clinton Jenkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 17.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 17
Emily Jordan defeated Hermie Sadler in the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 17 on June 20, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Emily Jordan | 58.8 | 9,552 |
 | Hermie Sadler | 41.2 | 6,700 | |
| Total votes: 16,252 | |||
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Endorsements
Jenkins received the following endorsements.
- Pres. Joe Biden (D)
- Vice Pres. Kamala D. Harris (D)
- People for the American Way
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 76
Incumbent Clinton Jenkins defeated Michael Dillender and Craig Warren in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 76 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Clinton Jenkins (D) | 53.3 | 18,353 |
| Michael Dillender (R) | 43.9 | 15,123 | ||
 | Craig Warren (Independent) | 2.6 | 885 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 34,413 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Clinton Jenkins advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 76.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Michael Dillender advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 76.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 76
Clinton Jenkins defeated incumbent Chris Jones in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 76 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Clinton Jenkins (D) | 56.3 | 14,943 |
 | Chris Jones (R) | 43.5 | 11,544 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 39 | ||
| Total votes: 26,526 | |||
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Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2021
Clinton Jenkins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Clinton Jenkins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
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2024
In 2024, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. Special sessions occurred May 13, 2024; June 18 to July 1; and July 18, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia State Senate District 17 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Chris Jones (R) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 76 2020-2024 |
Succeeded by Debra Gardner (D) |
