James Hammond
James "Jim" Hammond (b. June 18, 1950) is a former Republican member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 5 from 2006 to 2012.
Biography
Hammond graduated with his bachelor's degree in education from Carroll College in 1973 and with his master's in educational administration from Whitworth College in 1977.
Hammond's professional experience includes working as a consultant for Hammond and Associates. He has also been the City Administrator for the City of Post Falls. Hammond served as a principal in two Idaho school districts from 1977 to 1996. Hammond began his professional career as a teacher in Idaho's public schools from 1973 to 1977.
Hammond began his political career as a council member for the City of Post Falls from 1982 to 1991. Hammond was elected Mayor of Post Falls in 1991 serving as the city's leader until 1996.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hammond served on these committees:
- Agricultural Affairs
- Judiciary and Rules
- Local Government and Taxation
- Transportation Chair
- Joint Legislative Oversight
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hammond served on these committees:
- Finance Committee.
- Joint Finance-Appropriations.
- Health and Welfare
- Joint Legislative Oversight
- Transportation Vice Chair[1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Hammond did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Hammond defeated John Green and Jack Schroeder in the May 25 primary. He had no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Idaho State Senate, District 5 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 James Hammond (R)
|
11,739 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Hammond ran unopposed for Idaho State Senate District 5 receiving 16,301 votes.[3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 5 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Hammond (R) | 16,301 | |||
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Personal
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James is married to Cyndie Hammond. They have three children and live in Post Falls, Idaho.
External links
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 5 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Dan Schmidt (D) |
