James G. Martin

A Representative from North Carolina. Born in Savannah, Chatham County, Ga. , December 11, 1935. Graduated from Mt. Zion High School, Winnsboro, S. C. , 1953. B. S. , Davidson College, Davidson, N. C. , 1957. Ph. D. , Princeton University, Princeton, N. J. , 1960. Faculty, Davidson College, Davidson, N. C. , 1960-1970. Mecklenburg County, N. C. , Commissioner, 1966-1972. Founder and first chairman, Centralina Regional Council of governments, 1966-1969. Delegate, Republican National Convention, 1968. Elected as a Republican to the Ninety-third and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1973-January 3, 1985). Was not a candidate for reelection in 1984 but was elected Governor of North Carolina for the four-year term beginning January 5, 1985. Is a resident of Lake Norman, N. C.