James Snyder Jr.

This article is about the author, attorney and politician. For other people named James Snyder, see James Snyder (disambiguation).

James Eugene "Jim" Snyder Jr. (June 30, 1945 – September 12, 2021) was an American author, attorney and politician. He was a member of the Republican Party.

James Snyder Jr.
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 31st district
In office 1971–1973 Serving with Joe H. Hege, Jr.
Preceded by	J. Eugene Snyder
Succeeded by	Austin A. Mitchell Samuel Kenneth Owen
Personal details
Born	James Eugene Snyder Jr. (1945-06-30)June 30, 1945 Davidson County, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	September 12, 2021(2021-09-12) (aged 76) Lexington, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Sandra
Children	2
Alma mater	Wake Forest University (BA, JD)
Occupation	Author, attorney, politician
Website	Official website

Early life and education

Snyder was born on June 30, 1945, in Davidson County, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in history from Wake Forest University in 1967 and a J.D. degree there in 1970. While a student, Snyder played on the Wake Forest basketball team under Coach Bones McKinney.

Political career

In 1971, Snyder served in the North Carolina House of Representatives, filling the unexpired term of his father who had died.^[1] He later chaired the Davidson County Republican Party.^[2]

In 2002, Snyder was the only major challenger to Elizabeth Dole in the Republican primary for United States Senate, garnering about 14 percent of the vote. He ran for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina in 2004, winning the primary but losing the general election to Beverly Perdue. In 2008, Snyder filed to run for Lieutenant Governor again. He was endorsed by former Governor James Holshouser,^[3] but was defeated by state Sen. Robert Pittenger in the May 2008 primary.

Legacy and death

Snyder was a prolific writer in corporation and insurance law, but also published a novel and a book of prayers.^[4] Snyder died on September 12, 2021, in his Lexington, North Carolina, home at age 76.^[5][6]

References

1. "FLAG ALERT: Lowering of US and NC Flags to Half-Staff Until Sunset Friday, September 17 in Honor of Former NC State House Rep. James E. Snyder Jr. | NC DOA". ncadmin.nc.gov. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
2. , News & Observer.com. 2008-02-29. Accessed 2009-04-30.
3. Holshouser endorses Snyder, News & Observer.com. 2008-04-03. Accessed 2009-04-30.
4. Background of Jim Snyder, Our Campaigns.com. 2008-04-03. Accessed 2009-04-30.
5. "N. Carolina Republican Candidate Jim Snyder Dead at 76". US News & World Report. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
6. "Obituary for James e. Snyder, Jr at Lexington".

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North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by J. Eugene Snyder	Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 31st district 1971–1973 Served alongside: Joe H. Hege, Jr.	Succeeded by Austin A. Mitchell Samuel Kenneth Owen
Party political offices
Preceded by Betsy L. Cochrane	Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina 2004	Succeeded by Robert Pittenger