| Tom James | |
| State Senate: | Wyoming |
| District: | 13th |
| Term Start: | January 7, 2019 |
| Predecessor: | John Hastert |
| Branch: | Oregon National Guard |
| Party: | Republican |
| Successor: | Stacy Jones |
| Term End: | January 2, 2023 |
Tom James is an American politician and surface miner who served as a member of the Wyoming Senate from the 13th district, which includes Sweetwater County.[1]
Prior to entering politics, James worked as a surface miner for Ciner Wyoming and a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad. From 2012 to 2018, James served as a welder and machinist in the Oregon Army National Guard. James took office on January 7, 2019 after defeating Democratic incumbent John Hastert in the 2018 general election.[2] [3]