Tom James | |
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Member of the
Wyoming Senate from the 13th district | |
In office January 7, 2019 – January 2, 2023 | |
Preceded by | John Hastert |
Succeeded by | Stacy Jones |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Oregon National Guard |
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]