James W. Long

James Wilson Long (June 26, 1873 – March 24, 1966) was the Iowa State Auditor from 1927 to 1932.

Early life Long was born in 1873 in Ellston, Iowa to Lewis Trescott Long and Elizabeth S. (Smith) Long. Long won 155,670 votes against McClune's 147,317 votes. Long won 353,643 votes against Riegel's 135,671 votes. Long won 138,239 votes against McClune's 80,006 votes and Burrows' 65,005 votes. Long won 588,682 votes against Lawther's 305,920 votes. Long won 203,702 votes against Strief's 69,944 votes. Long won 325,272 votes against Storms' 177,239 votes.

Investigation The commission, formed on February 22, 1932, was composed of former Governor Beryl F. Carroll along with two public accountants, F. J. Harrigan and F. W. Sprung. Carroll was appointed by Governor Turner. It also found that another official, J. V. Lemley, collected $407.27 from the state for political trips. The commission also reported that Long's response to these charges were "...in general not responsive, indefinite, and evasive." He was succeeded by C. Fred Porter.

Personal life He married Emma M. Laney on June 22, 1898, and together had 4 children.

In 1936, they moved to Davis, California, where Long became a real estate and insurance agent.

They were Methodist.

He died in Palo Alto, California on March 24, 1966, at age 92. Emma died on March 15, 1969 in Menlo Park, California, aged 94.