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James L. Shade
Born
December 22

Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Acworth, Georgia, U.S.
Other nameJ.L. Shade
Alma materNational University (California)
Florida State University College of Law
Occupations
  • Radio On-air Personality
  • Disc Jockey
  • Director
  • Advocate
Years active2001–present
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Dinyea Shade
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(m. 2013)​
Children3
Websitejlshade.com

James L. Shade (also known as J.L. Shade) is an American politician[1], corporate legal professional[2][3], and former radio on-air personality.[4]

Elections

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In May 2024, Shade secured the Democratic Party’s nomination in an uncontested primary election to serve as Georgia State Representative for District 22,[5] a newly reconfigured legislative district encompassing portions of North Cobb and parts of Cherokee County and representing approximately 54,000 constituents.[6][7]

In November 2024, Shade was defeated by his Republican opponent Jordan Ridley in the November general election.[8]

2024 General election for Georgia House of Representative District 22
PartyCandidateVotes%
 RepublicanJordan Ridley19,40260.5%
 DemocraticJames Shade12,64239.5%
Majority6,76021%
 Republican hold

Early life

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Shade, originally from Tallahassee, Florida, began his career out of high school working as an Image Producer and a Board Operator for the nationally syndicated Doug Banks Morning Show at an urban contemporary music format radio station with a "Hot 105.7" branding and call sign WVHT of Wilson Broadcasting, Inc.[9] In 2002,Shade transitioned into a 7:00–10:00 p.m. evening on-air personality, (creating the "Hot Show”) where his voice, presence, and charisma made him a staple of nighttime radio.[citation needed] Beyond the studio, he became one of the station’s signature “HotBoys,” hosting live events and representing the brand across the broadcast region. In 2004,[citation needed] WVHT was acquired by Faith Radio Network, Inc. (a “religious format” radio station) and the Hot Show was cancelled. Shade pivoted radio broadcasting to creating and directing “Just About Music Television” (known as "JAMtv") an American urban hip hop and R&B music video television program that premiered on May 8, 2004 on The CW Network locally on WTLF serving north Florida and southern Georgia.[10] Following four seasons as Director of JAMtv, Shade landed in Georgia and transitioned into the corporate legal sector, assuming responsibility for corporate governance oversight and compliance operations.[citation needed]

Education and advocacy

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Shade received a Bachelor of Law from National University - a private university in San Diego, California and also earned a Master of Jurisprudence (with highest honors) from the Florida State University College of Law.[11] Shade currently serves as a policy advocate,[12] community president and director,[13] and is a former wellness ambassador and youth mentor for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.[14]

References

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  1. ↑ James Shade (2024) Ballotpedia. Available at: https://ballotpedia.org/James_Shade (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  2. ↑ James Shade (2024) Branch Politics. Available at: https://www.branch.vote/races/2024-georgia-primary-election-ga-state-state-representative-ga-house-22-d/candidates/james-%22jl%22-shade (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  3. ↑ James Shade (2024) Marietta Daily Journal. Available at: https://www.mdjonline.com/james-shade-jpeg/image_cef84c38-030b-11ef-b695-d770b14568f2.html(Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  4. ↑ Just About Music Television: JAMtv (2006) United Multimedia. Available at: https://www.unitedmms.com/jamtv (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  5. ↑ Georgia (2024) Primary Election Results. Available at: https://results.sos.ga.gov/results/public/Georgia/elections/2024MayGenPri/ballot-items/01000000-d97e-4aef-3509- 08dd116a8188 (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  6. ↑ Georgia General Assembly, "Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office - Proposed Plans," Available at: https://www.legis.ga.gov/joint-office/reapportionment (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  7. ↑ Georgia House of Representatives District 22 (2024) Ballotpedia. Available at: https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_22 (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  8. ↑ Georgia (2024) General Election Results. Available at: https://results.sos.ga.gov/results/public/Georgia/elections/2024NovGen/ballot-items/01000000-d884-2e72-ab30-08dcda4b8dec (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  9. ↑ Tallahassee Radio Stations and Broadcasting Companies (2002). Available at: https://localwiki.org/tallahassee/Radio_Stations_and_Broadcasting_Companies (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  10. ↑ ust About Music Television: JAMtv (2006) United Multimedia. Available at: https://www.unitedmms.com/jamtv (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  11. ↑ FSU College of Law Commencement (2024) Available at: https://law.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu1581/files/Students/Docs/2024CommencementProgram(Online).pdf (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  12. ↑ Democracy Defenders. (2024). National Democratic Redistricting Committee. Available at: https://democraticredistricting.com/democracy-defenders/ (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  13. ↑ Arbor Walk Homeowners Association, Inc. (2025). Office of the Georgia Secretary of State Available at: https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/businesssearch/BusinessInformation?businessId=427039&businessType=Domestic%20Nonprofit%20Corporation&fromSearch=True (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
  14. ↑ Emerging Leaders for Children’s (2017) Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Available at: https://www.choa.org/donors-and-volunteers/emerging-leaders-for-childrens (Accessed: 11 February 2026).
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