James Lee White | |
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| Member of the MaineHouseofRepresentatives from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office December 7, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Rebecca Millett |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tricia |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Gunsmith |
James Lee "Jim" White is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives since December 7,2022. He represents Maine's 30th House district.
He was elected on November 8,2022,in the 2022 Maine House of Representatives election. He assumed office on December 7,2022. [1]
He graduated from Epping High School in New Hampshire in 1986. He served in the United States Navy from 1986 to 1993,serving as an engineer. [2] [3]
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