James "Jim" Holbert was a candidate for United States Congress

United States Congress

The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....

 in Kentucky's 5th congressional district

Kentucky's 5th congressional district

Kentucky's 5th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Located in the heart of Appalachia in Southeastern Kentucky, the rural district is one of the most impoverished districts in the nation and, as of the 2010 U.S. Census, it has the largest percentage of...

 in 2008 and 2010.

Early life, education and career

Jim Holbert earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee and was certified as a secondary school teacher before completing a career as a military officer. Following military service, he has worked as a professional pilot throughout the United States and internationally.

Political Positions

Holbert ran on a platform of ending U.S. military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, enforcement of illegal immigration laws, reversal of Free Trade policies, and U.S. energy independence through development of domestic energy resources.