James Snyder Jr.

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Template:Short description Template:About-otherpeople Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". James Eugene "Jim" Snyder Jr. (June 30, 1945 – September 12, 2021) was an American author, attorney and politician. He was a member of the Republican Party.

Early life and education

Snyder was born on June 30, 1945, in Davidson County, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in history from Wake Forest University in 1967 and a J.D. degree there in 1970. While a student, Snyder played on the Wake Forest basketball team under Coach Bones McKinney.

Political career

In 1971, Snyder served in the North Carolina House of Representatives, filling the unexpired term of his father who had died.[1] He later chaired the Davidson County Republican Party.[2]

In 2002, Snyder was the only major challenger to Elizabeth Dole in the Republican primary for United States Senate, garnering about 14 percent of the vote. He ran for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina in 2004, winning the primary but losing the general election to Beverly Perdue. In 2008, Snyder filed to run for Lieutenant Governor again. He was endorsed by former Governor James Holshouser,[3] but was defeated by state Sen. Robert Pittenger in the May 2008 primary.

Legacy and death

Snyder was a prolific writer in corporation and insurance law, but also published a novel and a book of prayers.[4] Snyder died on September 12, 2021, in his Lexington, North Carolina, home at age 76.[5][6]

References

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  2. ↑ Jim Snyder Profile, News & Observer.com. 2008-02-29. Accessed 2009-04-30.
  3. ↑ Holshouser endorses Snyder, News & Observer.com. 2008-04-03. Accessed 2009-04-30.
  4. ↑ Background of Jim Snyder, Our Campaigns.com. 2008-04-03. Accessed 2009-04-30.
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1971–1973
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