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'''James H. "Jim" Douglas''' (born June 21, 1951) is the current [[Governor]] of the state of [[Vermont]] and a member of the [[Republican Party]]. Douglas began his political career in 1972 after getting elected to the Vermont House of Representatives. He went on to become [[House Majority Leader]]. In 1980, Douglas was elected Vermont Secretary of State, and went on the be reelected five times, receiving the nomination of both political parties on three occasions. In 1992, he challenged [[Democrat]] Senator [[Patrick Leahy]], but was defeated by a 54%-43% margin. Douglas was elected State Treasurer in 1994 and served until his election as Governor in 2002. He was easily re-elected in 2004, 2006, and 2008, despite Vermont being a stronghold for Democrats. Douglas is currently serving as the vice chairman of the National Governors Association.

'''James H. "Jim" Douglas''' (born June 21, 1951) is the current [[Governor]] of the state of [[Vermont]] and a member of the [[Republican Party]]. Douglas began his political career in 1972 after getting elected to the Vermont House of Representatives. He went on to become [[House Majority Leader]]. In 1980, Douglas was elected Vermont Secretary of State, and went on the be reelected five times, receiving the nomination of both political parties on three occasions. In 1992, he challenged [[Democrat]] Senator [[Patrick Leahy]], but was defeated by a 54%-43% margin. Douglas was elected State Treasurer in 1994 and served until his election as Governor in 2002. He was easily re-elected in 2004, 2006, and 2008, despite Vermont being a stronghold for Democrats. Douglas is currently serving as the vice chairman of the National Governors Association.

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