J. T. Wilcox | |
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.png) 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 | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2011 Serving with Andrew Barkis | |
| Preceded by | Tom Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Matt Marshall (elect) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Truman Wilcox III October 15, 1962 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 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]
- ^ "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.