Jim Saxton
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For other people with the same name, see James Saxton (disambiguation).
Hugh James Saxton (born January 22, 1943) is an American politician from New Jersey. A member of the Republican Party, he represented parts of Burlington, Ocean, and Camden counties in the United States House of Representatives from 1984 to 2009. Before entering Congress, he served in the New Jersey Senate and the New Jersey General Assembly.
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Jim Saxton | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey | |
In office November 6, 1984 – January 3, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Edwin B. Forsythe |
Succeeded by | John Adler |
Constituency | 13th district (1984–1993) 3rd district (1993–2009) |
Member of the New Jersey Senate from the 8th district | |
In office January 12, 1982 – November 6, 1984 | |
Preceded by | Barry T. Parker |
Succeeded by | C. William Haines |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 8th district | |
In office January 13, 1976 – January 12, 1982 | |
Preceded by | John A. Sweeney |
Succeeded by | C. William Haines Robert J. Meyer |
Personal details | |
Born | Hugh James Saxton (1943-01-22) January 22, 1943 (age 81) Nicholson, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | East Stroudsburg State College |
Occupation | Elementary school teacher, realtor |
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Saxton is a director emeritus on the board of New Jersey-based energy equipment and systems company Holtec International.[1]