John Jenkins Barrow (born October 31, 1955), American politician, is currently a Democratic Congressman from Georgia's 12th District. The district stretches along the eastern portion of the state, from Augusta to Savannah. Barrow is a Blue Dog Democrat as well as a member of the New Democrat Coalition.
Barrow was born in Athens, Georgia to Phyllis Jenkins and James Barrow, who both served as officers during World War II. His family has deep roots...
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John Jenkins Barrow (born October 31, 1955), American politician, is currently a Democratic Congressman from Georgia's 12th District. The district stretches along the eastern portion of the state, from Augusta to Savannah. Barrow is a Blue Dog Democrat as well as a member of the New Democrat Coalition.
Barrow was born in Athens, Georgia to Phyllis Jenkins and James Barrow, who both served as officers during World War II. His family has deep roots in the Athens area, and according to his staff he is a relative though not a direct descendant of David Crenshaw Barrow Jr., for whom nearby Barrow County was named. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a political science degree in 1976. While a student, he was a member of the University's Demosthenian Literary Society. In 1979, he earned a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard University. After graduation, he entered private practice as a lawyer, working in that capacity until his election to public office.
Barrow was elected to the...
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