James A. Gibbons was a Republican member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the Second Congressional District of Nevada from 1997 to 2007. Gibbons opted not to seek reelection in 2006, choosing instead to mount a bid for the governorship of Nevada. Despite several scandals afflicting his campaign, Gibbons won his bid for the governorship.
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