Jim Broyhill
American politician (1927–2023)
James Thomas "Jim" Broyhill (August 19, 1927 – February 18, 2023) was a Republican former U.S. Representative and Senator from the state of North Carolina. He represented much of the Foothills region of the state in the House from 1963 to 1986, and served in the Senate for four months in 1986.[1]
Jim Broyhill | |
|---|---|
 | |
| United States Senator from North Carolina | |
| In office July 14, 1986 – November 4, 1986 | |
| Appointed by | James G. Martin |
| Preceded by | John P. East |
| Succeeded by | Terry Sanford |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 10th district | |
| In office January 3, 1969 – July 14, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Basil Whitener |
| Succeeded by | Cass Ballenger |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 9th district | |
| In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Quincy Alexander |
| Succeeded by | Charles R. Jonas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1927 Lenoir, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | February 18, 2023 (aged 95) Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Louise Broyhill |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of North Carolina |
| Profession | Businessman |
Broyhill died at a retirement home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on February 18, 2023, at the age of 95.[2]
References
change- ↑ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Brownlee to Brubeck". politicalgraveyard.com.
- ↑ Robertson, Gary D. (18 February 2023). "N. Carolina congressman, briefly senator Broyhill dies at 95". Associated Press. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
This short article about a person from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.