James G. Martin
70th governor of North Carolina
James Grubbs "Jim" Martin (born December 11, 1935) is an American politician. He served as the 70th Governor of the state of North Carolina. He served from 1985 to 1993. He was the second Republican elected to the office after Reconstruction, and the fifth overall. He is also the only Republican to serve two full terms as governor.[1]
James G. Martin | |
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70th Governor of North Carolina | |
In office January 5, 1985 – January 9, 1993 | |
Lieutenant | Robert B. Jordan James C. Gardner |
Preceded by | Jim Hunt |
Succeeded by | Jim Hunt |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 9th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Charles R. Jonas |
Succeeded by | Alex McMillan |
Personal details | |
Born | Savannah, Georgia | December 11, 1935
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Dorothy Ann (McAulay) Martin |
Residence | Charlotte, North Carolina |
Alma mater | Davidson College Princeton University |
Profession | Chemist, Professor |
References
change- ↑ Poff, Jan-Michael, ed. (2000). Addresses and Public Papers of James Baxter Hunt Jr. Governor of North Carolina Vol. III 1993–1997. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. pp. 4–5. ISBN 0-86526-289-6.