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Jim Battin

Republican

Picture of Jim Battin
CA State Senate
Date Party Office Votes Result
11-08-1994 Republican AD-80 53794 Win
11-05-1996 Republican AD-80 61864 Win
11-03-1998 Republican AD-80 52823 Win
11-07-2000 Republican SD-37 177665 Win
11-02-2004 Republican SD-37 182578 Win
 

Candidate Biography:

Born: July 28, 1962 in Billings, Montana
Married: Mary (m. 1985)
Children: Christopher, Bailey and Kelsey
Family: Son of James Franklin Battin (Congressman from Montana, 1961-1969)

2004: Delegate, Republican National Convention
2006: Candidate for Republican Leader of the State Senate (Lost)
2008: Alternate Delegate, Republican National Convention
2010: Early Primary Candidate for Lieutenant Governor (Withdrew)

  • PLACENAME: The James F. Battin Courthouse in Billings is named for Battin's father.
  • Mary Battin was a 2008 Woman of the Year (37st Senate District) [selected by Jim Battin]

Source: California Blue Book (2000)