James D. Martin
James Douglas Martin (September 1, 1918 – October 30, 2017) was an American politician.
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 September 1, 1918 Tarrant, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2017 (aged 99) Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1962) Republican (1962-2017) |
| Spouse | Patricia Martin |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Birmingham School of Law |
Martin was born in Tarrant, Alabama. 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.
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