Jim Shockley
Jim Shockley was a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He was elected for Senate District 45, representing the Victor, Montana area, in 2004. Previously he served in the House of Representatives.[1] He was an officer in the US Marine Corps.[2]
Jim Shockley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 45th district | |
| In office 2004 to 2012 | |
| Succeeded by | Fred Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 September 1944 Mesa, Arizona |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Marilee |
| Residence | Victor, Montana |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
In June 2010 Shockley announced his intention to run for Montana Attorney General[3] in the 2012 election. He did not advance past the primaries. He was ineligible to run for re-election for Senate due to Montana's term limits.
Marine Corps career
Shockley joined the Marine Corps in 1968 and retired as a Major in 1990. He served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart for wounds in combat.
References
- Montana Legislature. "JIM SHOCKLEY (R)". Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2011.
- Project Vote Smart. "Senator Jim G. Shockley (MT)". Retrieved 5 April 2011.
- Johnson, Charles S. (12 June 2011). "Shockley remains committed to seeking attorney general's seat in 2012 election". Ravalli Republic. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
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