Jim Shockley

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Jim Shockley
Montana State Senate District 45
Incumbent
Assumed office 2004
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Republican
Profession	Lawyer
Website	Senate website

Jim Shockley (b. September 12, 1944) is a Republican member of the Montana Senate, representing District 45.

Education

Shockley earned his BA from the University of Montana in 1969. He went on to receive his JD from the University of Montana Law School in 1976.

Professional experience

Shockley was an Officer in the United States Marine Corps from 1965 to 1966 and again from 1969 to 1988. He has been a private practice lawyer since 1989.

Political experience

Shockley served in the Montana State House of Representatives from 1998 to 2004. He joined the Montana State Senate in 2004. He has served in that position since, representing the 45th district.

Committee membership

• Ethics Committee, Montana Senate
• Fish and Game Committee, Montana Senate
• Judiciary Committee, Montana Senate
• State Administration Committee, Montana Senate

Personal life

Shockley has a wife, Marilee.

External links

• Official Montana State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996

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