James Blanchard
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Governor of Michigan
Years in office: 1983 - 1991
James Johnston Blanchard (b. August 8, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan) was the 45th governor of Michigan. A Democrat, he served two terms from January 1, 1983, to January 1, 1991.
Biography
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Education
Blanchard received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Michigan State University in 1964 and 1965, respectively. He then received a law degree from the University of Minnesota in 1968.[1]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Blanchard's professional and political career:[1]
- 1993-1996: Ambassador to Canada
- 1992-1993: Partner, Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson and Hand
- 1983-1991: Governor of Michigan
- 1975-1983: Congressman, Michigan Congressional District 18
- 1970-1973: Assistant attorney general, State of Michigan
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William G. Milliken (R) |
Governor of Michigan 1983 - 1991 |
Succeeded by John Engler (R) |
