Jim Slattery
James Charles Slattery (born August 4, 1948) is an American politician. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 1995 representing Kansas's 2nd congressional district as a Democrat, was the Democratic nominee for governor in 1994 and was the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator in 2008.
Jim Slattery | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | James Edmund Jeffries |
| Succeeded by | Sam Brownback |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 53rd district | |
| In office January 8, 1973 – January 8, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Glee Jones |
| Succeeded by | Vic Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Charles Slattery August 4, 1948 Good Intent, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Linda Slattery |
| Education | Washburn University (BS, JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Kansas Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 1970–1975 |
| Rank | Second lieutenant |
| Unit | 69th Infantry Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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