J. T. Wilcox Explained

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
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 is a Republican Party member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district since 2011.[1]

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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: JT Wilcox's Biography . . September 10, 2021.
  2. News: Wilcox Named Leader of House Republicans . Nisqually Valley News . Andrew Kollar . March 15, 2018 . March 16, 2018.
  3. Web site: House of Representatives Committee Members by Committee . . March 16, 2018.
  4. News: Camden. Jim. Wilcox leaves post of top House Republican in Washington. 2023-04-24. The Spokesman-Review. 2023-06-25.
  5. Web site: 69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award . nfib.com . May 12, 2014 . September 20, 2021.
  6. Web site: 44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business . nfib.com . July 15, 2020 . September 13, 2021.