The Candidate
Meet David Jenkins
U.S. Marine
Military Service
Attorney
Career
Cheshire
County
Democrat
Party
About David
A Lifelong Commitment to Duty and Justice
David Jenkins has lived a life devoted to public service. At age 17, David enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, served a combat tour in Iraq at age 19, and then became a Non-Commissioned Officer where he led other Marines. That experience taught him what it truly means to be a leader by putting others before yourself, to operate under pressure, and to hold the line when it matters most.
After his military service, David brought those same values to the practice of law. As a prosecutor, he has spent years working with the justice system understanding its strength, recognizing its shortcomings, and pursuing justice in all of its forms.
David believes the County Attorney’s Office is one of the most consequential in local government. It sets the tone for how justice is administered, how victims of crimes are treated, and how our community’s safety is protected. David is running because he believes that office requires active, experienced, and transparent leadership.
David is a dedicated prosecutor who is running for County Attorney because he cares deeply about how the County Attorney’s Office affects our community, victims of crime, and our local law enforcement agencies.
In the Marines, my platoon sergeant always said to do the right things, at the right times, for the right reasons. That is the same principle that I will bring to the County Attorney’s Office.
– David Jenkins
On the Campaign Trail
Background
David’s Journey
Military Service
U.S. Marine Corps
David served our country for six years in the United States Marine Corps, an experience that instilled in him the values of discipline, duty, and selfless service.
Legal Career
Practicing Attorney
After his military service, David pursued a career in the law. With years of diverse courtroom experience as a local town prosecutor and as an Assistant County Attorney prosecuting in both our Circuit Courts and Superior Courts, he has prosecuted a vast diversity of crimes from speeding tickets to homicides, but has specially focused on prosecuting crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and crimes against children.
Community
Cheshire County Roots
David is not just a candidate; he is a neighbor. Although he was not born here, he got here as quick as he could and chose Cheshire County as his permanent home. David has been involved in the Cheshire County community for years, participating in local community events, serving as the Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair for the Board of Directors of the Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention (MCVP), and working alongside elected officials who share his commitment to public service.
Candidacy
Running for County Attorney
David officially filed his candidacy at the New Hampshire State House on June 3rd, taking the formal step toward bringing the needed leadership, dedication, and experience to the County Attorney’s Office. He is running to make Cheshire County safer and more just for everyone.
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