James B. Longley | |
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.jpg) Longley in 1975 | |
| 69th Governor of Maine | |
| In office January 2, 1975 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth M. Curtis |
| Succeeded by | Joseph E. Brennan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Bernard Longley April 22, 1924 Lewiston, Maine, US |
| Died | August 16, 1980 (aged 56) Lewiston, Maine, US |
| Political party | Independent (1974–1980) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 1974) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5, including James Jr. |
| Relatives | John Moore (grandson) |
James Bernard Longley Sr. (April 22, 1924 – August 16, 1980) was an American politician. He served as the 69th Governor of Maine from 1975 to 1979, and was the first Independent to hold the office. In 1949, he married the former Helen Angela Walsh, who died on September 13, 2005. They had five children, including former Republican U.S. Representative James B. Longley Jr. (born 1951).