Political party Democratic Name Jim Townsend Spouse(s) Jennie Role Michigan politician | Religion Christian Education University of Michigan Website Rep. Jim Townsend Party Democratic Party | |
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Children Jack (b. 1998) and Will (b. 2000) Alma mater University of North Carolina
University of Michigan Residence Royal Oak, Michigan, United States | ||
Rep jim townsend attempts to reduce gun violence
Jim Townsend represented the 26th district in the Michigan House of Representatives from January 2011 until January 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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- Rep jim townsend attempts to reduce gun violence
- Firearm owner privacy rick ector debates mi house rep jim townsend
- Personal life and education
- Career
- References
Firearm owner privacy rick ector debates mi house rep jim townsend
Personal life and education
Townsend earned a B.A. in History from the University of North Carolina in 1988. He earned a dual MBA/MPP from the University of Michigan in 1997.
Career
Townsend was first elected to the state house in 2010. In explaining his reelection bid, Townsend stated, "I am running because the promise of a middle class life in Michigan is being broken for too many of our people. We need a state government that will stand up to special interests and invest in the public goods like education that are crucial to creating good-paying jobs for our people."
In 2013, Townsend introduced legislation that called for universal background checks for gun buyers.
Townsend has worked for Ford, and helped found the Michigan suburbs alliance.