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Lynn M. Jenkins

Lynn Jenkins' Biography

Lynn Jenkins
Full Name: Lynn M. Jenkins
Office: U.S. House (KS) - District 2, Republican
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
On The Ballot: Announced, Republican for U.S. House - District 2
Primary Aug. 5, 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Scott; 2 Children: Hayley, Hayden
Birth Date: 06/10/1963
Birth Place: Holton, KS
Home City: Topeka, KS
Religion: Methodist

See Representative Lynn Jenkins's Opponents in the 2014 Congressional Election

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Education

  • BS, Accounting/Economics, Weber State College, 1985
  • AA, Kansas State University, 1984

Political Experience

  • Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2008-present
  • Vice Chair, House Republican Conference, United States House of Representatives
  • Treasurer, State of Kansas, 2002-2008
  • Senator, Kansas State Senate, 2000-2002
  • Representative, Kansas State House of Representatives, 1998-2000

Current Legislative Committees

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

  • Member, Community Pharmacy Caucus
  • Member, Congressional Diabetes Caucus
  • Member, Congressional Unmanned Systems Caucus
  • Member, Congressional Wounded to Work Caucus
  • Member, Cystic Fibrosis Caucus
  • Member, General Aviation Caucus
  • Member, House Army Caucus
  • Member, Impact Aid Caucus
  • Member, Israel Allies Caucus
  • Member, Military Families Caucus
  • Member, Military Veterans Caucus
  • Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus
  • Member, Nuclear Issues Working Group
  • Member, Pediatric Cancer Caucus
  • Member, Republican New Media Caucus
  • Member, Tea Party Caucus

Professional Experience

  • Accountant, Baird, Kurtz and Dobson
  • Accountant, Braunsdorf, Carlson, and Clinkinbeard
  • Owner, Private Accounting Services
  • Certified Public Accountant, Public Accounting/Specialty Taxation

Organizations

  • Member, Advisory Board, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
  • Member, Advisory Committee, Topeka Youth for Christ Endowment
  • Member, Advisory Council, Accounting Department, Kansas State University
  • Member, American Council of Young Political Leaders
  • Board Member, Auburn-Washburn Public Schools Foundation
  • Member, College Savings Plan Network
  • Board Member, Family Service and Guidance Center
  • Member, Jay Snideler Parent Teacher Organization
  • Board Member, Kansas Children's Service League
  • Trustee, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
  • Member, Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Kansas Surety Bonds and Insurance Committee
  • Member, National Association of State Treasurers
  • Member, National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators
  • Member, National Council for Community Behavioral Health Care
  • Member, Pooled Money Investment Board
  • Board Member/Treasurer, Prince of Peace Preschool
  • Member, Republican Women
  • Member, Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church
  • Board Member, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)

Additional Information

  • Favorite Book:

    political, history or anything by John Grisham

  • Favorite Musician:

    all kinds, but James Taylor is my favorite

  • Favorite Quote:

    "The harder I work, the luckier I get."
    - Samuel Goldwyn

    "There is no such word as can't."
    - My Dad

  • Favorite TV Shows:

    Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond

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Contact Information

Campaign Email
lynn@lynnjenkins.com

Campaign Website

Campaign Social Media

Washington, D.C. Webmail

Washington, D.C. Website

Office Social Media

Campaign
Post Office Box 1441
Topeka, KS 66601
Phone: 785-260-0471

Washington, D.C.
1027 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6601
Fax: 202-225-7986

District
120 N. 6th Street
Independence, KS 67301
Phone: 620-231-5966
Fax: 620-231-5972

District
3550 Southwest 5th Street
Topeka, KS 66606
Phone: 785-234-5966
Fax: 785-234-5967

District
1001 North Broadway Street
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone: 620-231-5966
Fax: 620-231-5972

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