J. T. Wilcox | |
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Wilcox in 2024 | |
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 | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 10, 2011Serving with Andrew Barkis | |
Preceded by | Tom Campbell |
Succeeded by | Matt Marshall (elect) |
Personal details | |
Born | James Truman Wilcox III (1962-10-15) October 15, 1962 (age 62) Yelm, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kathy Wilcox |
Children | 3 |
Education | Washington State University (BA) |
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James Truman Wilcox III (born October 15, 1962) is an American politician from Washington. Wilcox served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 2011 – 2025, representing the 2 district.
He was Minority Floor Leader for 6 years before being elected Minority Leader by the House Republican Caucus on March 8, 2018, following the retirement of Representative Dan Kristiansen. He resigned his position as Minority Leader at the close of the 2023 legislative session, and was replaced by Drew Stokesbary of Auburn. In February 2024, Wilcox announced he would not seek re-election. Wilcox served on the House Appropriations, Finance, and Rules Committees.
Awards
- 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.
- 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.
Personal life
Wilcox's wife is Kathy Wilcox. They have three children. Wilcox and his family live in Roy, Washington.
His family has owned and operated Wilcox Farms in Roy since 1909.
References
- "JT Wilcox's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- Andrew Kollar (March 15, 2018). "Wilcox Named Leader of House Republicans". Nisqually Valley News. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- Camden, Jim (April 24, 2023). "Wilcox leaves post of top House Republican in Washington". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- "Rep. J.T. Wilcox announces retirement after 14 years in the Washington State House of Representatives - J.T. Wilcox". March 20, 2024. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- "House of Representatives Committee Members by Committee". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- "44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business". nfib.com. July 15, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- "Financial Affairs Disclosure - Washington State Public Disclosure Commission". apollo.pdc.wa.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- "Our Story - Wilcox Farms". wilcoxfarms.com. July 27, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- "About Rep. J.T. Wilcox - J.T. Wilcox". March 27, 2024. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
External links
Washington House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded byDan Kristiansen | Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives 2018–2023 |
Succeeded byDrew Stokesbary |
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