Jim Donchess is an American attorney and politician serving as the 56th mayor of Nashua, New Hampshire.
After practicing as an attorney for a number of years, Donchess first served as the 51st mayor of Nashua from 1984 to 1992.
During his tenure, Nashua was recognized by Money magazine as the "Best Place to Live in America."
Donchess left office to run unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives.
[2][3] Donchess ran on a platform of improving infrastructure, working to end the opioid crisis, and clean energy.