| Jim Wheeler | |
| Office: | Minority Leader of the Nevada Assembly |
| Term Start: | February 6, 2017 |
| Term End: | June 4, 2019 |
| Predecessor: | Irene Bustamante Adams |
| Successor: | Robin Titus |
| State Assembly1: | Nevada |
| District1: | 39th |
| Term Start1: | November 7, 2012 |
| Term End1: | November 9, 2022 |
| Predecessor1: | Kelly Kite |
| Successor1: | Ken Gray |
| Birth Name: | Floyd James Wheeler |
| Birth Date: | 8 November 1953 |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican |
| Children: | 3 |
| Allegiance: |  United States |
| Serviceyears: | 1975–1977 |
Floyd James Wheeler (born November 8, 1953) is an American businessman and politician from the state of Nevada. A member of the Republican Party, Wheeler served in the Nevada Assembly, representing the 39th district.
Wheeler was the chief executive officer of Powerdyne Automotive Products.[1]
Wheeler first ran for the Nevada Assembly in 2010, seeking to replace James Settelmeyer, who was not running for reelection. However, Kelly Kite won the election.
Wheeler was first elected in 2012, defeating Kelly Kite.[2]
Assembly Bill 86 was a bill that would have reduced the minimum age to gamble from 21 to 18. Wheeler supported the bill.[3] However, the bill died in the senate.[4]
Wheeler served as a minority leader from 2017 until his resignation in 2019. He was replaced by assemblywoman Robin L. Titus.[5] Wheeler won re-election back to the 39th district.
Wheeler told constituents that he would vote to reinstitute slavery if his constituents wanted him to.[6] An ethics complaint was filed against Wheeler, stating that he does not live in the 39th district.[7] Another complaint was filed against Wheeler for failing to disclose a lien.