S. Jenkins

== The Early Years- Healthcare and the House Jenkins entered TPON politics under the Alevato presidency as an Independent. Being weary of the partisan machines battling throughout the country, Jenkins began his journey as the appointed governor of Vermont. He remained relatively isolated from the national spotlight until the passing of the Jenkins-Trent Universal Healthcare Act, which pushed back against the then popular Barclay Plan authored by prominent Florida Governor Blake Barclay. The then relatively small Democratic Party lined up behind Jenkins' plan, now active in several states, which eventually led to his victory in one of two House of Representatives special elections. He defeated popular politician Liam Robins 53%-38% in the election, which can be attributed to the endorsement of then Senator Elizabeth Hale. Representative-elect Jenkins was joined by the co-author of the Healthcare Act, Nevada Governor Mason Trent in being sworn into the House of Representatives. Then Representative Jenkins caucused with the Democratic Party, but eventually became a member of the party shortly after the beginning of the term. After serving one term, mostly defined by his frequent challenges of Alevato administration legislation on the floor, Mr. Jenkins declined to run for reelection in pursuit of setting up a non-profit organization to fight rain forest deforestation. ==

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