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Jim Gray

Libertarian

Picture of Jim Gray
Date Party Office Votes Result
11-02-2004 Libertarian Senate3 216236 Loss
Website: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Gray_(jurist)
 

Candidate Biography:

James Polin Gray
Born: February 14, 1945 in Washington, DC
Married: Dr. Grace Walker Gray
Children: Bill, Jennifer, Ky, and Morgan (stepson)
Military Service: USN
University: University of Southern California; LLD, 1971

1966-1968: Peace Corps [Costa Rica]
1983-1989: Justice, Orange County Municipal Court
1989-2009: Justice, Orange County Superior Court
1989-1991: Member, California Judicial Council
1998: [Libertarian] Primary Candidate for CD-46 (Lost; 20.6%)
2008: Proponent, Proposition 5 [Nonviolent Drug Offense Sentencing] (Failed; 40.5%)
2010: Proponent, Proposition 19 [Legalization of Cannabis] (Failed; 46.2%)
2011: Proponent, Initiative 1490 [Marijuana Legalization. Initiative Statute.] (Failed to Qualify)
2011: Proponent, Initiative 1516 [Marijuana Legalization. Initiative Statute.] (Failed to Qualify)
2012: Libertarian Nominee for Vice President

Source: "The Judicial Council of California: Membership" by the Judicial Council of California (accessed 5/30/2012)