Timothy Zeph Jennings (born September 4, 1950) is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico Senate for the 32nd district from 1978 to 2012.[1]
Timothy Z. Jennings | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office 1978–2012 | |
| Succeeded by | Cliff Pirtle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1950 Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | New Mexico Military Institute (AS) Creighton University (BS) |
Early life and education
editJennings was born in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1950. He graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute in 1968 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Creighton University in 1972.[2]
Career
editJennings served as majority whip from 1992 through 1996. Governor Susana Martinez heavily opposed him in the 2012 election and he was defeated by Republican Cliff Pirtle.[3][4] Jennings is a friend of Republican National Committee member Harvey Yates Jr., who withdrew his support from Martinez after the 2012 election.[5] After leaving the legislature, Jennings became a lobbyist in the healthcare industry.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Nash, Kate. "Tim Jennings: In the Senate's spotlight". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ "2005 - Mr. Timothy Z. Jennings 1968 HS". NMMI Alumni. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ Santos, Fernanda (2013-02-25). "Governor of New Mexico, and Now an Envoy for Republicans". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ "Jennings Hits Back at Hometown Haters - Albuquerque Journal". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ Moore, Robert. "Oh Susana! How New Mexico governor's popularity eroded". Carlsbad Current-Argus. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ "Capitol Report New Mexico: Interview: Sen. Tim Jennings". Capitol Report New Mexico. 2008-05-28. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
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