Jim Lord

James Frank Lord (November 26, 1948 – June 6, 2008) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Minnesota state treasurer from 1975 to 1983.[1]

For the American singer-songwriter, see Jim Lord (singer-songwriter).
Jim Lord
23rd Treasurer of Minnesota
In office
January 6, 1975 – January 3, 1983
GovernorWendell R. Anderson
Preceded byVal Bjornson
Succeeded byRobert W. Mattson Jr.
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 36th district
In office
January 2, 1973 – November 5, 1974
Preceded byGlenn D. McCarty
Succeeded byRobert J. Schmitz
Personal details
Born
James Frank Lord

November 26, 1948
Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedJune 6, 2008 (aged 59)
Excelsior, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
RelationsMiles Lord (father)
EducationUniversity of Minnesota (BA)
William Mitchell College of Law (JD)

Early life and education

Born in Chanhassen, Minnesota, Lord was the son of United States District Court Judge Miles Lord. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota and a Juris Doctor from the William Mitchell College of Law.

Career

Lord began his career as an aide in the United States Senate for Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale. He also served in the United States Merchant Marine. In the 1970s, he served as a liaison between Governor Wendell R. Anderson's office other government agencies. Lord was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 1972 at the age of 23 and served from 1973 to 1975. He served as Minnesota state treasurer from 1975 to 1983.

Personal life

Lord died from a heart attack in 2008.[2][3]

References
  1. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Lord". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
  2. "James Lord Obituary (2008) - Excelsior, MN - Pioneer Press". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
  3. "Lord, James Frank "Jim" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2022-12-21.


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