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Eric Jenkins

Eric Jenkins

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Army officer (retired colonel)

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

LocationKansas

BackgroundU.S. Army officer (retired colonel)

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EducationU.S. Army War College (graduate)

Notable personal detailsEric Jenkins is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Kansas' 3rd Congressional District (2026). He previously served two terms on the Shawnee, Kansas City Council (2015–2023), including as council president (2021–2023). He is a retired U.S. Army colonel and has worked as an emergency management professional, including a career at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 4, 2026

Eric Jenkins is in the news because he is running for the Republican nomination in Kansas's 3rd Congressional District for the 2026 U.S. House election. He is one of the GOP candidates competing for the party's primary spot. The district's incumbent, Sharice Davids, is also facing a primary challenge.

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TCTopeka Capital-Journal19 days ago

Kansas has 21 congressional candidates for 4 seats in US House

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