Craig James (politician)
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Craig T. James | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Chappell |
| Succeeded by | Tillie Fowler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Craig Taylor James May 5, 1941 Augusta, Georgia |
| Political party | Republican |
Craig Taylor James (born May 5, 1941 in Augusta, Georgia) is a lawyer and American politician who was elected to the 101st United States Congress representing Florida's 4th Congressional district in 1988 as a newly registered Republican, defeating William V. Chappell, Jr. by a margin of 50.1% to 49.9%.[1]
Personal information[edit]
James was born in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia on May 5, 1941. Currently a resides in DeLand, Florida.[2]
Education[edit]
- He graduated in 1959 from DeLand High School in Florida.
- Associate degree from the University of Florida in 1961.
- 1963 he received his B.S. from Stetson University.
- From 1963-1969 he served in the National Guard and United States Army Reserve
- 1967 he attended J.D. Stetson University Law School and received juris doctor.
- Admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in DeLand
Career[edit]
- 1971-1975 he was commissioner of DeLand Housing authority.
- January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1993 was elected as a Republican to the One Hundred First and One Hundred Second Congresses but was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Third Congress.
- Currently a partner in the Deland, FL lawfirm of James and Zimmerman, P.L.
External links[edit]
- United States Congress. "Craig James (id: J000047)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
References[edit]
- ^ Michael Barone and Grant Ujifusa (1991). The Almanac of American Politics 1992. Washington, D.C.: National Journal. pp. 260–262. ISBN 0-89234-051-7.
- ^ "James, Craig T." United States Congress. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
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| Preceded by Bill Chappell |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 4th congressional district 1989–1993 |
Succeeded by Tillie Fowler |
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- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Florida
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- Stetson University College of Law alumni
- United States Army reservists
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