Craig T. James

Craig T. James
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 4th district
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1993
Preceded by	William V. Chappell, Jr.
Succeeded by	Tillie K. Fowler
Personal details
Born	May 5, 1941 Augusta, Georgia
Political party	Republican

Craig T. James (born May 5, 1941 in Augusta, Georgia) is an 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

James was born in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia on May 5, 1941. Currently a resides in DeLand, Florida.^[2]

Education

• 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

• 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

External links

• Official bio

• Craig T. James at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

References

1. 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.
2. "James, Craig T.". United States Congress. Retrieved 10 July 2012.