Jimmy Duncan (politician)

Jimmy Duncan
Official portrait, 2018
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 2nd district
In office November 8, 1988 – January 3, 2019
Preceded by	John Duncan Sr.
Succeeded by	Tim Burchett
Judge of the Knox County Court
In office 1981–1988
Personal details
Born	John James Duncan Jr. (1947-07-21) July 21, 1947 (age 77) Lebanon, Tennessee, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Lynn Hawkins ​ ​ (m. 1978; died 2021)​ Vicki Frye (m. 2022)
Children	4
Parent	John Duncan Sr. (father)
Residence(s)	Knoxville, Tennessee (c. 1970-2019) Bean Station, Tennessee (2019-present)[1]
Education	University of Tennessee (BA) George Washington University (JD)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1970–1987
Rank	Captain[2]
Unit	United States Army Reserve  • Tennessee Army National Guard
Jimmy Duncan's voice Duncan speaks on how Andrew Jackson relates to modern American politics Recorded October 13, 2011

John James Duncan Jr. (born July 21, 1947) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district from 1988 to 2019. An attorney, former Criminal Court judge, and former long serving member of the Army National Guard, published author and newspaper columnist. He is a member of the Republican Party.