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Former Rep. Jim Traficant

D Ohio, 17th (1985-2002) Expelled, Died, Sept. 27, 2014

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Summary

TRAFICANT, James A., Jr., a Representative from Ohio; born in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, May 8, 1941; graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School, Youngstown, Ohio, 1959; B.S., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1963; M.S., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1973; M.S., Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio, 1976; executive director, Mahoning County, Ohio, Drug Program, Inc., 1971-1981; sheriff, Mahoning County, Ohio, 1981-1985; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-ninth and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1985-July 24, 2002); expelled from the House of Representatives pursuant to H. Res. 495, passed on July 24, 2002; unsuccessful candidate as an Independent for the One Hundred Eighth Congress in 2002.

Biographical

  • Full Name: James Anthony Traficant Jr.
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Date of Birth: May 8, 1941
  • Date of Death: Sept. 27, 2014 (age: 73)
  • Religion: Roman Catholic

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    17th Congressional District of Ohio
    Timothy John Ryan (Tim), 53.89%
    Democrat
    Jim Graham, 30.08%
    Republican
    James Anthony Traficant Jr. (Jim), 16.03%
    Independent
  • 2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)
    17th Congressional District of Ohio
    Timothy John Ryan (Tim), 51.14%
    Democrat
    Ann Womer Benjamin, 33.67%
    Republican
    James Anthony Traficant Jr. (Jim), 15.19%
    Independent
  • 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)
    17th Congressional District of Ohio
    James Anthony Traficant Jr. (Jim), 49.96%
    Democrat
    Paul H Alberty, 22.73%
    Republican
    Randy D. Walter, 21.50%
    Independent
    Lou D'Apolito, 3.97%
    Independent
    Carol Ann Mccoy, 1.31%
    Natural Law
  • 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)
    17th Congressional District of Ohio
    James Anthony Traficant Jr. (Jim), 68.19%
    Democrat
    Paul H Alberty, 31.81%
    Republican
  • 1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)
    17th Congressional District of Ohio
    James Anthony Traficant Jr. (Jim), 90.96%
    Democrat
    James M Cahaney, 9.04%
    Natural Law
  • 1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)
    17th Congressional District of Ohio
    James Anthony Traficant Jr. (Jim), 77.41%
    Democrat
    Mike G Meister, 22.59%
    Republican
  • 1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)
    17th Congressional District of Ohio
    James Anthony Traficant Jr. (Jim), 84.16%
    Democrat
    Salvatore Pansino, 15.84%
    Republican
  • 1991 (Nov. 6, 1990 election)
    17th Congressional District of Ohio
    James Anthony Traficant Jr. (Jim), 77.71%
    Democrat
    Robert R Dejulio Jr, 22.29%
    Republican
  • 1989 (Nov. 8, 1988 election)
    17th Congressional District of Ohio
    James Anthony Traficant Jr. (Jim), 77.23%
    Democrat
    Frederick W Lenz, 22.77%
    Republican
  • 1987 (Nov. 4, 1986 election)
    17th Congressional District of Ohio
    James Anthony Traficant Jr. (Jim), 72.26%
    Democrat
    James H Fulks, 27.74%
    Republican
  • 1985 (Nov. 6, 1984 election)
    17th Congressional District of Ohio
    James Anthony Traficant Jr. (Jim), 53.33%
    Democrat
    Lyle Williams, 45.72%
    Republican

Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $40,709.29
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