James D. Martin
American politician (1918–2017)
James D. Martin | |
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Martin in 1965 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 7th district | |
In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Carl Elliott |
Succeeded by | Tom Bevill |
Personal details | |
Born | James Douglas Martin[1] (1918-09-01)September 1, 1918 Tarrant, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | October 30, 2017(2017-10-30) (aged 99) Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (before 1962) Republican (1962-2017) |
Spouse | Patricia Martin[1] |
Children | 3[1] |
Alma mater | Birmingham School of Law[2] |
James Douglas Martin (September 1, 1918[1] – October 30, 2017) was an American politician.[3]
Martin was born in Tarrant, Alabama.[1] He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 7th district of Alabama from 1965 to 1967. Martin ran for Alabama governor in 1966, losing to Democrat Lurleen Wallace. He died on October 30, 2017 at his home in Gadsden, Alabama, at the age of 99.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Roberts, Sam (October 31, 2017). "James Martin, Who Spurred G.O.P. Gains in the South, Dies at 99". The New York Times. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ^ "MARTIN, James Douglas". United States House of Representatives. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ^ Reed, Roy (March 25, 1966). "REP. MARTIN JOINS ALABAMA CONTEST; Seeks G.O.P. Nomination for the Governorship". The New York Times. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
External links
- James Douglas Martin
- United States Congress. "James D. Martin (id: M000182)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
Party political offices | ||
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Vacant Title last held by John A. Posey | Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from Alabama (Class 3) 1962 | Succeeded by |
Vacant Title last held by William Longshore | Republican nominee for Governor of Alabama 1966 | Vacant Title next held by Elvin McCary |
Vacant Title last held by Winton M. Blount | Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from Alabama (Class 2) Withdrew 1978 | Vacant Title next held by Albert L. Smith Jr. |
Preceded by George W. Nichols | Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from Alabama (Class 3) 1978 | Succeeded by |
Vacant Title last held by Jack Callaway | Republican nominee for Alabama State Treasurer 1994 | Succeeded by Tom Davis |
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 7th congressional district January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967 | Succeeded by |
Honorary titles | ||
Preceded by | Oldest living United States representative (Sitting or former) February 19, 2017 – October 30, 2017 | Succeeded by |
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