Background
Lewis,, James A. was born on December 26, 1930 in Highland, Kentucky, United States.
Lewis,, James A. was born on December 26, 1930 in Highland, Kentucky, United States.
Attended, Purdue University.
City councilman, 1960—1968. Member Indiana House Representatives, 1970—1972. State senator District 45 Indiana State Senate, 1974—2010.
Councilman Clark County, Indiana, 1981—1982. Democratic caucus chairman, 1988—2007. Assistant democratic caucus chairman, since 2008.
Building contractor Lewis Construction Company.
Master Boy Scouts; Member of Southern Home Builders Association, Scottish Rite, Clark County Conservation Club, Moose Club, Blazing Star Lodge, Masonic Lodge No 226.
Married Anna Mae Spencer, 1950. Children: David, Thomas, Charles.