Background
McGovern, James P. was born on November 20, 1959 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
United States Representative from Massachusetts
McGovern, James P. was born on November 20, 1959 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
Bachelor, American University, 1981. Master of Arts in Public Administration, American University, 1984.
Aide, United States Senator George McGovern (Democratic South Dakota)
spokesman, legislation director, senior aide, United States Congressman Joe Moakley (Democratic South Boston)
member, 105th Congress from 3rd Mass district, 1997^
elected regional whip, 105th Congress from 3rd Mass district, since 1997. Manager George McGovern for President, 1984. Delivered McGovern presidential nomination speech Democratic National Convention, San Francisco, 1984.
Leader Congressional Investigation on El Salvador, 1989. Member United States CongresssionalHouse Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, since 1997.
Candidate for United States Congress, 1996. Volunteer Mount Carmel House. Board directors Jesuit International Volumes.
Married Lisa Murray; children: Patrick George, Molly Ginette.