Rise to Success: Career Highlights of James Barcia

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how James Barcia made an impact.

James Allan Barcia is an American Democratic politician with a long career in Michigan politics. He has held positions in the Michigan House of Representatives, the Michigan Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and again in the Michigan Senate. Term-limited in 2011, he transitioned to local politics, serving as the Bay County, Michigan, County Executive since January 2017. Barcia's career reflects consistent public service within the Democratic party in Michigan.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1971: Staff Assistant to Senator Philip A. Hart

In 1971, James Barcia was a staff assistant to United States Senator Philip A. Hart of Michigan.

1974: Graduated from Saginaw Valley State University

In 1974, James Barcia received a B.A. from Saginaw Valley State University and was a community service coordinator for the Michigan Blood Center between 1974 and 1975.

1975: Community Service Coordinator for Michigan Blood Center

In 1975, James Barcia was a community service coordinator for the Michigan Blood Center.

1976: Administrative Assistant to Donald J. Albosta

From 1975 to 1976, James Barcia was an administrative assistant to Michigan state representative Donald J. Albosta.

1977: Member of the Michigan State House of Representatives

In 1977, James Barcia became a member of the Michigan State House of Representatives.

1983: Elected to the Michigan Senate

In 1983, James Barcia was elected to the Michigan Senate, after leaving the House.

January 3, 1993: Elected to the 103rd Congress

On January 3, 1993, James Barcia was elected as a Democrat from Michigan's 5th congressional district to the 103rd Congress.

1993: Resigned to Enter the United States House of Representatives

In 1993, James Barcia resigned from the Michigan Senate to enter the United States House of Representatives.

January 3, 2003: End of Term in the United States House of Representatives

On January 3, 2003, James Barcia finished serving in the United States House of Representatives.

January 2011: Term Limited from Michigan Senate

In January 2011, James Barcia was term-limited from the Michigan Senate.

July 2011: Considered Running for Congressional Seat

In July 2011, James Barcia considered running for Kildee's congressional seat.

2012: Considered Running for Congressional Seat

In 2012, James Barcia considered running for Kildee's congressional seat.

2016: Won Election for Bay County Executive

In 2016, James Barcia won the election to the position of Bay County Executive, after winning the Democratic primary against Thomas L. Hickner in August. During the campaign, Barcia was accused of hiding campaign funds and using a misleading TV ad.