J. T. Wilcox
J. T. Wilcox | |
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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 | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Matt Marshall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Truman Wilcox III October 15, 1962 Yelm, Washington, U.S. |
| 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 until 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]
Awards
- 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.[6]
- 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.[7]
Personal life
Wilcox's wife is Kathy Wilcox. They have three children. Wilcox and his family live in Roy, Washington.[8]
His family has owned and operated Wilcox Farms in Roy since 1909.[9][10]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- ^ "44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business". nfib.com. July 15, 2020. Archived from the original on August 22, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Financial Affairs Disclosure - Washington State Public Disclosure Commission". apollo.pdc.wa.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ "Our Story - Wilcox Farms". wilcoxfarms.com. July 27, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ "About Rep. J.T. Wilcox - J.T. Wilcox". March 27, 2024. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.