Gresham Barrett
| Gresham Barrett | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 3rd district |
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In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Lindsey Graham |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Duncan |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 1st District | |
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In office January 13, 1997 – January 3, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Bradley Dewitt Cain |
| Succeeded by | William Ramsey Whitmire |
| Personal details | |
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James Gresham Barrett February 14, 1961 Westminster, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Natalie Barrett |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Westminster, South Carolina |
| Alma mater | The Citadel, B.S. 1983 |
| Occupation | furniture store owner |
| Religion | Baptist |
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| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army, Field artillery
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| Years of service | 1983–1987 |
| Rank |
 Captain
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| Unit | U.S. 1st Cavalry Division |
James Gresham Barrett (born February 14, 1961) is an American politician who was the United States Representative for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district from 2003 to 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district runs along the Savannah River in the northwestern part of the state.
Barrett was born in Westminster in Oconee County. Barrett attended The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and graduated in 1983. He served in the United States Army from 1983 to 1987, attaining the rank of captain in the field artillery. Barrett managed the family's furniture store.
He was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives and served from 1996 to 2002, and was assigned to the Education and Public Works Committee, Labor Commerce and Industry Committee, Rules Committee, and the School Choice Ad Hoc Committee. He was also the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on Urban Growth. During the 2000 Presidential Election Barrett was a member of the George W. Bush for President South Carolina State Steering Committee.
Barrett won a congressional seat in 2002 to replace Lindsey Graham, who retired to run for the U.S. Senate, and took office in January 2003. He ran unopposed for reelection in 2004. In 2006, Barrett won reelection by defeating Democratic challenger Lee Ballenger with 63 percent of the vote. Barrett outspent his opponent $857,922 to $27,891. In 2008, he defeated Democrat Jane Ballard Dyer, carrying 65 percent of the vote.
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