James W. Griffin

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Jim Griffin
Member of the Iowa State Senate
In office
1968–1977
Personal details
Born (1935-02-13) February 13, 1935 (age 89)
Dow City, Iowa, United States
DiedJune 25, 2023
Council Bluffs IA
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary J. Griffin
ChildrenJames Griffin Jr., Chris Griffin, John Griffin
OccupationInsurance executive

James W. Griffin, Sr. (February 13, 1935 - June 25, 2023) was an American politician in the state of Iowa.

Griffin was born in Dow City, Iowa. He attended Omaha University and is an insurance executive. He served in the Iowa State Senate from 1969 to 1977 as a Republican. [1]

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References

  1. Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Senator" . Retrieved 2 January 2015.