13 Facts About Jim Graves

James Joseph Graves was born on September 27,1953 and is an American businessman and founder of the nationwide AmericInn hotel franchise.

Jim Graves was the Democratic Party nominee for the United States House of Representatives in Minnesota's 6th congressional district in 2012, challenging Republican incumbent Michele Bachmann.

Jim Graves worked as a teacher prior to founding the AmericInn in Rogers, Minnesota in 1979.

Jim Graves gained national attention during his competitive congressional race against Republican incumbent Michele Bachmann in 2012.

On May 31,2013, Jim Graves announced that he was suspending his campaign indefinitely.

Jim Graves was inducted into the Twin Cities Business Hall of Fame in 2015.

Jim Graves worked as a teacher at Holy Spirit Elementary School in St Cloud for two years prior to entering business.

In 2012, Jim Graves received the Democratic Party nomination for the US House of Representatives and began attracting national media attention after polls showed he was a competitive challenger to Congresswoman Michele Bachmann.

Jim Graves was endorsed by former Republican Governor Arne Carlson of Minnesota, former Minnesota Independence Party Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Horner, and Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Barney Frank, among others.

Jim Graves came close to pulling off an upset victory against Rep.

Jim Graves lost by just one percent, despite being outspent twelve to one in what is widely considered Minnesota's most conservative district.

Bachmann decided not to run again, Jim Graves announced that he was not running in 2014.

Jim Graves is Catholic and has three sons with his wife, Julie.