James Espaldon
Jim Espaldon | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Ada |
| Succeeded by | Wil Castro |
| Member of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 7, 2019 | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Virata Espaldon June 21, 1956 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Gilda Respicio Eay |
| Children | 3, including 1 adopted |
| Education | Menlo College (BA) Ohio Northern University (JD) |
James Virata Espaldon (born June 21, 1956), also known as Jim Espaldon, is an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Republican Party, Espaldon is a former candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Guam in the 2010 gubernatorial election as the running mate of Michael Cruz. He placed fourth in the 2014 Guam Elections for the Legislature of Guam. On May 31, 2018, Espaldon announced that he would not seek reelection in 2018.