James Johnston Blanchard (born August 8, 1942) is an American attorney, diplomat, and politician who served as the 45th governor of Michigan from 1983 to 1991.

Jim Blanchard has dedicated his life to public service and law, serving with distinction as governor of the State of Michigan, ambassador to Canada and a member of the United States Congress. Currently, he is senior counsel and and Chair Emeritus, Government Affairs for the global law firm of DLA Piper and chairman of the National Archives ...

James Blanchard completed his work as Michigan's 45th governor having balanced eight consecutive state budgets, boosted the state's credit rating to AA, established a US$422 million "rainy-day fund" and produced a solvency dividend of more than US$1 billion in savings from reduced borrowing costs.

Oct 28, 2020 · Former Gov. Jim Blanchard has been out of elective politics in Michigan for decades but he is a force that politicians turn to in times of need.

Jim Blanchard has dedicated his life to public service and law, serving with distinction as governor of the State of Michigan, ambassador to Canada and a member of the United States Congress. Welcome to Governor James J. Blanchard’s Living History.

James Johnston Blanchard (b. August 8, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan) was the 45th governor of Michigan. A Democrat, he served two terms from January 1, 1983, to January 1, 1991. Biography

Governor James J. Blanchard Chair and President Board Member 2008 – Present. Jim Blanchard has dedicated his life to public service and law, having served with distinction as governor of the State of Michigan, a member of the United States Congress, and United States ambassador to …

James Blanchard completed his work as Michigan's 45th governor having balanced eight consecutive state budgets, boosted the state's credit rating to AA, established a US$422 million "rainy-day fund" and produced a solvency dividend of more than US$1 billion in savings from reduced borrowing costs.

James Blanchard completed his work as Michigan's 45th governor having balanced eight consecutive state budgets, boosted the state's credit rating to AA, established a $422 million "rainy-day fund" and produced a solvency dividend of more than $1 billion in savings from reduced borrowing costs.

He worked as an legal aide to the Michigan secretary of state from 1968 to 1969 and as a Michigan assistant attorney general from 1970 to 1973. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1974 and served four terms.