Jim Oberstar
James Louis Oberstar (September 10, 1934 – May 3, 2014) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 2011. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he represented northeastern Minnesota's 8th congressional district, which included the cities of Duluth, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, International Falls, and Hibbing. He was chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee from 2007 to 2011, and ranking minority member before that. In November 2010, he was defeated by a margin of 4,407 votes by Republican Chip Cravaack. He is the longest-serving United States House of Representatives member from Minnesota.
Jim Oberstar | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 8th district | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | John Blatnik |
| Succeeded by | Chip Cravaack |
| Chair of the House Transportation Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Don Young |
| Succeeded by | John Mica |
| Ranking Member of the House Transportation Committee | |
| In office October 10, 1995 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Norman Mineta |
| Succeeded by | John Mica |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Louis Oberstar September 10, 1934 Chisholm, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, 2014 (aged 79) Potomac, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jo Garlick (Deceased) Jean Kurth |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of St. Thomas, Minnesota (BA) College of Europe (MA) |
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