James G. Martin
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This article is about the 70th governor of North Carolina. For other uses, see James Martin.
James Grubbs Martin (born December 11, 1935) is an American chemist and politician who served as the 70th governor of North Carolina from 1985 to 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 9th congressional district from 1973 to 1985.
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James G. Martin | |
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70th Governor of North Carolina | |
In office January 5, 1985 – January 9, 1993 | |
Lieutenant | Robert Jordan Jim Gardner |
Preceded by | Jim Hunt |
Succeeded by | Jim Hunt |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 9th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Charles R. Jonas |
Succeeded by | Alex McMillan |
Member of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners | |
In office 1967–1973 | |
Personal details | |
Born | James Grubbs Martin (1935-12-11) December 11, 1935 (age 88) Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Dorothy Ann McAulay |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
Alma mater | Davidson College (BS) Princeton University (PhD) |
Profession | professor, politician, writer organic chemist |
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Martin was the third Republican elected to the office as governor of North Carolina after Reconstruction, and the fifth overall. As of 2024, he was also the only Republican to serve two full terms as governor of the state.