Tom James (Wyoming politician)

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]

Tom James
Member of the Wyoming Senate
from the 13th district
In office
January 7, 2019 – January 2, 2023
Preceded byJohn Hastert
Succeeded byStacy Jones
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Branch/serviceOregon National Guard

Career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Senate District 13: Senator Tom James". wyoleg.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
  2. ^ "Wyoming State Senate District 13". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
  3. ^ tomjames. "About". Avada Charity. Retrieved 2020-04-21.