Jim Townsend (Michigan politician)
| Jim Townsend | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 26th district |
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| Assumed office 2011 |
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| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jennie |
| Children | Jack (b. 1998) and Will (b. 2000) |
| Residence | Royal Oak, Michigan |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina University of Michigan |
| Religion | Christian |
| Website | Rep. Jim Townsend |
Jim Townsend is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing the 26th district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Personal life and education
Townsend earned a B.A. in History from the University of North Carolina in 1988. He earned a dual MBA/MPP from the University of Michigan in 1997.[1]
Career
Townsend was first elected to the state house in 2011. In explaining his reelection bid, Townsend stated, "I am running because the promise of a middle class life in Michigan is being broken for too many of our people. We need a state government that will stand up to special interests and invest in the public goods like education that are crucial to creating good-paying jobs for our people."[1]
In 2013, Townsend introduced legislation that called for universal background checks for gun buyers.[2]
Townsend has worked for Ford, and helped found the Michigan suburbs alliance.[1]
