Jim Jontz
James Prather Jontz (December 18, 1951 – April 14, 2007) was an American politician who represented the Indiana's 5th congressional district, comprising rural north central Indiana, centering on Kokomo and Logansport. A Democrat, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1987 to 1993. He was previously a member of the Indiana General Assembly. As of 2023, he was the last Democrat to represent his district in Congress.
Jim Jontz | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Elwood Hillis |
| Succeeded by | Steve Buyer |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office November 7, 1984 – November 18, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | John "Jack" Martin Guy |
| Succeeded by | Katie Wolf |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office November 3, 1982 – November 7, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Duckwall |
| Succeeded by | Katie Wolf |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| In office November 6, 1974 – November 3, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | John "Jack" Martin Guy |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Louise Engle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Prather Jontz December 18, 1951 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Died | April 14, 2007 (aged 55) Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Williams College Indiana University Butler University Valparaiso University School of Law |
| Occupation | Politician |
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