James Moylan
Guamanian-American politician (born 1962)
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Guam's at-large district | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Michael San Nicolas |
| Member of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 7, 2019 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Camacho Moylan (1962-07-18) July 18, 1962 (age 61) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Guam (BS) |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| James Moylan's voice James Moylan speaks on denial of SSI benefits within U.S. territories Recorded January 30, 2023 | |
James Camacho "Jim" Moylan (born July 18, 1962) is an American politician serving as the delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives for Guam. He became a member of the Guam Legislature in 2019 and was elected to the U.S House of Representatives in the 2022 United States midterm elections.
Education
Moylan graduated from John F. Kennedy High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of Guam.[1]
Career
Prior to entering politics, Moylan served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army and parole officer for the Guam Department of Corrections. He was elected to the Guam Legislature in 2018 and assumed office in 2019. Moylan is also a licensed insurance agent.
Moylan was the Republican nominee for the 2022 United States House of Representatives election in Guam.[2] He won the election, defeating Judith Won Pat.[3] He is the first Republican to represent Guam as a delegate since Vicente T. Blaz in 1993.[4]
Personal life
His mother, Maria Camacho Moylan, was related to Carlos Camacho. Through his father, who was the brother of Scotty Moylan, he is first cousin to Kurt Moylan, whose son Kaleo Moylan and nephew Douglas Moylan are thereby his first cousins once removed ("nephews").[5]
References
- ^ "James C. Moylan, R., Guam Legislature". guampdn.com. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
- ^ "James Moylan". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
- ^ Taitano II, Joe (8 November 2022). "Leon Guerrero-Tenorio, J. Moylan, D. Moylan win, Democrats hold Legislature". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "The 2022 race for Guam delegate seat: Q&A with Sen. James Moylan". pactimes. 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
- ^ "Familiar name in Guam legislative race". 28 November 2017.
External links
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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| Preceded by | Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Guam's at-large congressional district 2023–present | Incumbent |
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| Preceded by | United States delegates by seniority 6th | Last |
| Preceded by | Order of precedence of the United States | Succeeded byas Governor of Puerto Rico |
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Political officials of Guam
- James Moylan, Delegate
- Lou Leon Guerrero, Governor
- Josh Tenorio, Lieutenant Governor
- Doug Moylan, Attorney General
- Benjamin Cruz, Auditor
- Marie Lizama, Acting Director of Revenue and Tax (appointed)
- Therese Terlaje, Speaker
- Tina Barnes, Vice Speaker
- Rory Respicio, Majority Leader
- Frank Blas, Minority Leader
- Philip Carbullido, Chief Justice
- Robert Torres
- Katherine Maraman, Associate Justices
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