Timothy Z. Jennings | |
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Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 32nd district | |
In office 1978–2012 | |
Succeeded by | Cliff Pirtle |
Personal details | |
Born | Roswell,New Mexico,U.S. | September 4,1950
Political party | Democratic |
Education | New Mexico Military Institute (AS) Creighton University (BS) |
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]
Jennings 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]
Jennings 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]
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