State representatives provide strong leadership and legislation directly for local constituents. Across the country, Republicans are working hard to bring jobs and prosperity to their communities.
Here are 5 GOP members working hard to make a difference at the state level.
David Jenkins - Georgia House District 132
Since the Creek Indian Wars, David Jenkins’ family has consisted of rural farmers and soldiers. Jenkins is a 21-year U.S. Army veteran, continuing to serve his community as an Air Ambulance Helicopter pilot to this day. He has also worked as a policeman and firefighter, embodying what it means to serve the public.
David is running to defeat Democratic Georgia House Minority Leader Robert Trammell. District 132 voted for Trump in 2016, and Jenkins is aiming to flip the seat red for the GOP.
Will Douglas - Texas House District 113 (@WillDouglasTX)
Running for Texas’ 113th House District is Will Douglas, a successful businessman and pharmacy owner. Just 33 years old, Douglas is recognized as one of Dallas County’s “40 under 40.”
Douglas is a self-made Texan through and through:
“I grew up in a blue-collar family that lived in a mobile home in a rural community. I paid my way through school, and worked hard to manage and now own a small business. I know the importance of hard work and conservative Texas values.”
Shay Hawkins - Ohio House District 6 (@Shay_Hawkins_Ohio)
A Cleveland native, Shay Hawkins learned the value of Christian charity and love from a young age. After earning his MBA at Columbia Business School, Hawkins attended the Moritz College of Law, earning a JD from The Ohio State University. Shay has extensive experience in both business and politics.
Serving Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) as lead policy advisor, Hawkins was the driving force behind Scott’s Opportunity Zones throughout the legislative process. He is currently President of the Opportunity Funds Association, which is dedicated to bringing investment capital into distressed American communities.
Eddie Andrews - Iowa House District 39 (@EddieAndrews)
Eddie Andrews is an African American bilingual pastor from East Des Moines, Iowa. Along with being a beacon of faith for his community, Andrews has also provided opportunities for local youth in his business mentorship program.
As a freelance app developer, he founded a successful youth mentoring program that teaches free coding and programming and entrepreneurship and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills. As representative, Andrews will bring his faith-forward conservative values to the Iowa State House.
Mark Robinson - North Carolina Lieutenant Governor (@MarkRobinsonNC )
Born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Mark Robinson channeled a rough upbringing into a desire to improve the future of all North Carolina’s people. He has a first-hand experience of just how destructive bad policy can be for the manufacturing community.
Robinson intends to fight to keep American jobs in the United States and defend the Second Amendment.