James Truman Wilcox III (born October 15, 1962) is an American politician from Washington. Wilcox is a Republican Party member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district since 2011.[1]
J. T. Wilcox | |
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Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives | |
In office March 9, 2018 – April 23, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Dan Kristiansen |
Succeeded by | Drew Stokesbary |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
Assumed office January 10, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Tom Campbell |
Personal details | |
Born | James Truman Wilcox III October 15, 1962 Yelm, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kathy Wilcox |
Children | 3 |
Education | Washington State University (BA) |
On March 8, 2018, Wilcox was elected Minority Leader by the House Republican Caucus of the Washington State Legislature, following the retirement of Representative Dan Kristiansen.[2] Wilcox also serves on the House Appropriations, Finance, and Rules Committees.[3] He resigned from this position (but not from his seat representing the 2nd district) at the close of the 2023 legislative session, and was replaced by Drew Stokesbary of Auburn.[4]
Awards
Personal life
Wilcox's wife is Kathy Wilcox. They have three children. Wilcox and his family live in Yelm, Washington.[1]