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 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marilee |
| Residence(s) | Victor,Montana |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
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]
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.
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. [4]