Jim Shuler

James Marshall Shuler (born December 31, 1943) is a retired American politician.He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1994–2012, representing the 12th district in the western part of the state.[1] Shuler served on the House committees on Agriculture (1994–2001), Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (2002–2011), Corporations, Insurance and Banking (1994–2001), Education (2004–2011), Labor and Commerce (1994–1997), Militia, Police and Public Safety (2002–2011), Mining and Mineral Resources (1994–2001), and Science and Technology (1998–2001).Shuler moved from Blacksburg to Pulaski County and ran for the open 7th district seat, but lost to Republican Dave Nutter in the November 6, 2001 general election, while Deeds won in the redrawn 12th.On the next day, when the House opened its new session, Shuler returned without an actual break in service.
James ShulerVirginia House of DelegatesJoseph R. YostRockingham County, VirginiaDemocraticBlacksburg, VirginiaAlma materVirginia TechUniversity of GeorgiaD.V.M.Veterinarian12th districtDemocratic PartyHouse of DelegatesRepublicanredistrictingMontgomery CountiesAlleghanyCraig CountiesCovingtonClifton ForgeCreigh DeedsPulaski CountyDave NutterEmily Couricspecial electionD A NutterSpecial