James Howard
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James J. Howard
U.S.A.
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Personal Background
James Howard graduated from St. Bonaventure University and earned a Master of Education degree from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. He served in the United States Navy before becoming a teacher and acting principal in public schools. Howard spent over two decades in the House of Representatives, where he focused on transportation and infrastructure, sponsoring significant legislation such as the Motor Carrier Act and the Child Restraint Law. He also chaired the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Political Ideas
James Howard's political career reveals an intriguing blend of safety-focused legislation and industry regulation, particularly in transportation. His support for a 55-mph speed limit and stringent highway safety laws indicates a calculated approach to reducing fatalities, yet he simultaneously sponsored reforms to protect the trucking industry. Howard's sponsorship of the Child Restraint Law and the uniform minimum drinking age of 21 shows a commitment to public safety, while his opposition to trucking deregulation highlights a nuanced stance on industry oversight.
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Election History
New Jersey House of Representatives 3rd District
58.70% of vote
Election History
New Jersey House of Representatives 3rd District
53.30% of vote
Election History
New Jersey House of Representatives 3rd District
62.30% of vote
Election History
New Jersey House of Representatives 3rd District
49.90% of vote
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New Jersey House of Representatives 3rd District
56.00% of vote
Election History
New Jersey House of Representatives 3rd District
62.10% of vote
Election History
New Jersey House of Representatives 3rd District
68.90% of vote
Election History
New Jersey House of Representatives 3rd District
53.00% of vote
Election History
New Jersey House of Representatives 3rd District
55.20% of vote
Election History
New Jersey House of Representatives 3rd District
57.80% of vote
Election History
New Jersey House of Representatives 3rd District
52.70% of vote
Election History
New Jersey House of Representatives 3rd District
50.40% of vote
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