James Blanchard

American politician (born 1942)

James Johnston Blanchard (born August 8, 1942) is an American politician. He is a Democrat. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 through 1983, as the 45th Governor of Michigan from 1983 through 1991, and as United States Ambassador to Canada from 1993 through 1995.

Jim Blanchard
United States Ambassador to Canada
In office
August 19, 1993 – March 29, 1996
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byPeter Teeley
Succeeded byGordon Giffin
45th Governor of Michigan
In office
January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1991
LieutenantMartha Griffiths
Preceded byWilliam Milliken
Succeeded byJohn Engler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 18th district
In office
January 3, 1975 – January 1, 1983
Preceded byRobert J. Huber
Succeeded byWilliam Broomfield
Personal details
Born
James Johnston Blanchard

(1942-08-08) August 8, 1942 (age 81)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Paula Blanchard (Divorced 1987)
Janet Blanchard
EducationMichigan State University (BA, MBA)
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (JD)

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