James W. "Jim" Long (October 9, 1936–January 24, 1998) was an American politician who served in the

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as a

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from the 38th district. He was originally appointed to the seat to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of John F. Sutter. After a one-term absence in which the seat was held by

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, Long reclaimed the seat in the 1992 election and served until his death in 1998. His wife,

Margaret Long Margaret Long (born July 26, 1938) is an American politician who is a former Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 36th district. She began her service via an appointment on February 2, 1998. Long is a retir ...

, was appointed to succeed him.

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Democratic Party members of the Kansas House of Representatives 1936 births 1998 deaths 20th-century American politicians Politicians from Kansas City, Kansas {{Kansas-politician-stub