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James 'Jim' P. McGovern

Representative James 'Jim' P. McGovern's Biography

Full Name: James 'Jim' P. McGovern
Office: U.S. House (MA) - District 2, Democratic
First Elected: 11/05/1996
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Lisa; 2 Children: Patrick, Molly
Birth Date: 11/20/1959
Birth Place: Worcester, MA
Home City: Worcester, MA
Religion: Roman Catholic

MPA, Public Administration, American University, 1984
BA, History, American University, 1981

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1996-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 3, 1994
State Campaign Manager, George McGovern Presidential Campaign, 1984
Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives

Co-Chair, House Hunger Caucus
Vice Chair, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Equality Caucus
Member, Northeast Agricultural Caucus
Member, Out of Iraq Caucus
Member, Progressive Caucus
Co-Chair, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

Senior Aide, Office of Representative Joseph Moakley, United States House of Representatives, 1982-1996
Press Secretary, Office of Representative Joseph Moakley, United States House of Representatives, 1982-1996
Legislative Staff, Office of Representative Joseph Moakley, United States House of Representatives, 1982-1996
Campaign Manager, Presidential Campaign, Senator George McGovern, 1984
Aide, Office of Senator George McGovern, United States Senate, 1981-1983

Volunteer, Mount Carmel House, 1985-1995
Board Member, Jesuit International Volunteers
Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization

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Washington, D.C.
438 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-6101
Fax: 202-225-5759

District
94 Pleasant Street
Northampton, MA 01060

District
34 Mechanic Street, 1st Floor
Worcester, MA 01608

Phone: 508-831-7356
Fax: 508-754-0982

Key Staff
Michael Mershon
Press Secretary
438 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-6101
Fax: 202-225-5759

Key Staff
Christopher Philbin
Chief of Staff
438 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-6101
Fax: 202-225-5759

Key Staff
Daniel Holt
Scheduler
438 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-6101
Fax: 202-225-5759

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