Craig T. James is an American politician who was elected to the 101st United States Congress representing Florida"s 4th Congressional district in 1988 as a newly registered Republican, defeating William V. Chappell, Junior. by a margin of 50.1% to 49.9%.
Education
He graduated in 1959 from DeLand High School in Florida.
Associate degree from the in 1961.
1963 he received his Bachelor of Surgery from Stetson University.
From 1963-1969 he served in the National Guard and United States Army Reserve
1967 he attended Juris Doctor Stetson University Law School and received juris doctor.
Admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in DeLand.
Career
James was born in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia on May 5, 1941. Currently a resides in DeLand, Florida. Education 1971-1975 he was commissioner of DeLand Housing authority.
January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1993 was elected as a Republican to the One Hundred First and One Hundred Second Congresses but was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Third Congress.