Jim Weaver (Oregon politician)
Jim Weaver | |
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Official portrait, 1975 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | John Dellenback |
| Succeeded by | Peter DeFazio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Howard Weaver August 8, 1927 Brookings, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | October 6, 2020 (aged 93) Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Oregon (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
James Howard "Jim" Weaver (August 8, 1927 – October 6, 2020) was an American businessman, politician, and World War II veteran from the U.S. state of Oregon. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as member of the United States House of Representatives for six terms representing Oregon's 4th congressional district from 1975 to 1987.
He was known as an advocate for environmental protections, especially those relating to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest region.