J. T. Wilcox | |
Office: | Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives |
Term Start: | March 9, 2018 |
Term End: | April 23, 2023 |
Predecessor: | Dan Kristiansen |
Successor: | Drew Stokesbary |
State House1: | Washington |
District1: | 2nd |
Alongside1: | Andrew Barkis |
Term Start1: | January 10, 2011 |
Predecessor1: | Tom Campbell |
Successor1: | Matt Marshall (elect) |
Birth Name: | James Truman Wilcox III |
Birth Date: | 15 October 1962 |
Birth Place: | Yelm, Washington, U.S. |
Party: | Republican |
Spouse: | Kathy Wilcox |
Children: | 3 |
Education: | Washington State University (BA) |
Signature: | JT Wilcox Signature.png |
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 2nd district.[1]
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.[2] He resigned his position as Minority Leader at the close of the 2023 legislative session, and was replaced by Drew Stokesbary of Auburn.[3] In February 2024, Wilcox announced he would not seek re-election. [4] Wilcox served on the House Appropriations, Finance, and Rules Committees.[5]
Wilcox's wife is Kathy Wilcox. They have three children. Wilcox and his family live in Roy, Washington.[8]
His family has owned and operated Wilcox Farms in Roy since 1909.[9] [10]