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]

J. T. Wilcox
Wilcox in 2024
Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives
In office
March 9, 2018 – April 23, 2023
Preceded byDan Kristiansen
Succeeded byDrew Stokesbary
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
January 10, 2011
Serving with Andrew Barkis
Preceded byTom Campbell
Succeeded byMatt Marshall (elect)
Personal details
Born
James Truman Wilcox III

(1962-10-15) October 15, 1962 (age 62)
Yelm, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKathy Wilcox
Children3
EducationWashington State University (BA)
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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

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  • 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.[6]
  • 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.[7]

Personal life

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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

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  1. ^ "JT Wilcox's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  2. ^ Andrew Kollar (March 15, 2018). "Wilcox Named Leader of House Republicans". Nisqually Valley News. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  3. ^ Camden, Jim (April 24, 2023). "Wilcox leaves post of top House Republican in Washington". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "House of Representatives Committee Members by Committee". Washington State Legislature. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  6. ^ "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  7. ^ "44 Washington Legislators Named Guardians of Small Business". nfib.com. July 15, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  8. ^ "Financial Affairs Disclosure - Washington State Public Disclosure Commission". apollo.pdc.wa.gov. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  9. ^ "Our Story - Wilcox Farms". wilcoxfarms.com. July 27, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "About Rep. J.T. Wilcox - J.T. Wilcox". March 27, 2024. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
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Washington House of Representatives
Preceded by Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives
2018–2023
Succeeded by