Jim Espaldon | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 2, 2017 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Ada |
| Succeeded by | William Castro |
| Member of the Guam Legislature | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 7, 2019 | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Virata Espaldon June 21, 1956 Philippines |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Gilda Respicio Eay |
| Children | 3, including 1 adopted |
| Education | Menlo College (BA) Ohio Northern University (JD) |
James Virata Espaldon (born June 21, 1956), also known as Jim Espaldon, is an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Republican Party, Espaldon is a former candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Guam in the 2010 gubernatorial election as the running mate of Michael Cruz.[1] He placed fourth in the 2014 Guam Elections for the Legislature of Guam.[2] On May 31, 2018, Espaldon announced that he would not seek reelection in 2018.