James B. Longley, Jr.

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Jim Longley

James B. "Jim" Longley, Jr., born July 7, 1951, in Lewiston, Maine, is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a Republican politician from Maine.

The son of Independent Governor Jim Longley, Sr., Longley attended Phillips Andover Academy, received his B.A. from Holy Cross, and then returned to study law at the University of Maine. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.[1]

Before entering Congress, Longley served as a trial lawyer. He also managed several small businesses near Portland, Maine.

Longley was elected as part of the "Republican Revolution" of 1994. However, he quickly became a prime target of the Democratic Party during the next round of elections. Longley was defeated for reelection by then-Portland Mayor Tom Allen in 1996. In 1998, Longley campaigned for Governor and was defeated by popular incumbent Angus King.

Preceded by
Tom Andrews		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maine's 1st congressional district
1995-1997		 Succeeded by
Tom Allen

[edit] References

  1. ^ Beck, Robin. "Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Longley campaigns in Boothbay", Boothbay Register, 1998-10-29. Retrieved on 2006-09-17.


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