The 58th presidential election is around the corner with the Republicans and Democrats ready to compete. Here is a brief introduction of Jim Gilmore, a Republican candidate for the US elections 2016.

Candidate

James Stuart Gilmore III, Republic

Who Jim Gilomore is

James Stuart Gilmore III, who likes to be called as Jim, was born in Richmond, Virginia. He visited the University of Virginia and acquired a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctor’s degree from there. He represented the right-wing and became the member of the school’s College Republicans organisation. He completed his military service in the US army and continued his education at the University of Virginia Law School and hence became an attorney.

Gilmore won as a Governor of the Virginia state in 1997 and served for four years. He could not participate in the governor’s election in 2001 as he was forbidden to do so by the constitution of Virginia. He was replaced by Democrat Mark Warner as Virginia’s governor. He did not run in the presidential election in 2008 in spite of having chances to win because of his interest in running the US Senate race. However, in the Senate race, he was defeated by Warner, who completed his governor’s term by then.

Gilmore has served as a chairperson and as a member of several boards and committees. He is currently the board member of National Rifle Association and also holds the posts of the president and CEO of the Free Congress Foundation, a conservative think tank.

What Jim Gilmore wants

Gilmore has distinct views on abortion. Although he believes that aborting a foetus before 8 weeks is inappropriate, he does not show any support for the prohibition of pregnancy termination. He stated that a woman has the right to terminate her pregnancy between 8 and 12 weeks. He possesses conservative views on capital punishment and gun control. He supports the death penalty and proclaims the significance of the second amendment to the concerned legislation.

Whom Jim Gilmore is fighting against

Gilmore has criticised Republican Donald Trump’s comment when he addressed banning Muslims from entering the US. He said that such fascist comments might drive the minority community away from GOP.