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Tom James
Tom James (Republican Party) was a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 13. He assumed office on January 7, 2019. He left office on January 2, 2023.
James (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 13. He lost in the Republican primary on August 16, 2022.
James completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tom James graduated from Fort Lee Virginia as an honor graduate in allied trades for the U.S. Army. His professional experience includes working for Union Pacific Railroad. He served in the Army National Guard from 2012 to 2018.[1]
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2021-2022
James was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
James was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Journal Committee, Chairman
- Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee
- Senate Journal Committee, Chairman
- Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Wyoming State Senate District 13
Stacy Jones defeated Leesa Kuhlmann in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Stacy Jones (R) | 75.8 | 3,859 |
 | Leesa Kuhlmann (D) | 23.9 | 1,220 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 5,094 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 13
Leesa Kuhlmann advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 13 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leesa Kuhlmann | 99.7 | 385 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 386 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 13
Stacy Jones defeated incumbent Tom James in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 13 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stacy Jones | 67.7 | 2,562 |
 | Tom James | 32.0 | 1,212 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 3,786 | |||
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2018
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wyoming State Senate District 13
Tom James defeated incumbent John Hastert and Ted Barney in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom James (R) | 46.6 | 2,625 |
 | John Hastert (D) | 37.5 | 2,108 | |
| Ted Barney (Independent) | 15.8 | 889 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 5,628 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 13
Incumbent John Hastert advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 13 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Hastert | 100.0 | 953 |
| Total votes: 953 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 13
Tom James advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 13 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom James | 100.0 | 1,537 |
| Total votes: 1,537 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tom James completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by James' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I have been either the top rated conservative or in 2nd place every year in office (wyorino.com, evidencebasedwyoming.com, etc.)
I have kept every campaign promise since I ran the first time in 2018.
I am always willing to have a civil discussion.- I have honored my campaign promises since I first ran for this office.
- I am rated the top conservative in the senate since taking office (I came in 2nd in 2019)
- Every bill I have brought and will bring will always have the best interest of the people in mind.
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tom James completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by James' responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Transparency, Jobs, and Budget
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
The budget would be my passion, for 1 I really love budgeting I do it for my household and it is very satisfying to see my emergency fund and savings grow. I also believe that the budget if done properly will solve a lot of issues with other government organizations within Wyoming like the schools, healthcare, and jobs.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
INTEGRITY!
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I would have to say my desire to fight for what is right even when I am told that it wont change because that is the way it has always been. Just because that is the way it has always been, does not mean it is right.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To do what is in the best interest of the people, even if it does not benefit or has a negative impact on the official.
What legacy would you like to leave?
To be the representative that is dependable and the people will trust what I say because a man is nothing if you cant trust his word.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I was 14 and I worked at a shooting range loading clay pigeons for trap shooting.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Worf from Star Trek because he is willing to do whatever it takes to do the honorable thing.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Budget and jobs.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
they both need to have the peoples best interest in mind on all decisions.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
as long as they have the goal of doing what is right for the people then, yes.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
No certain one.
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Of course!
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
My political stance on any and all subjects will be guided by our constitution. Transparency will be a major role in my service as senator. Becoming senator will allow me to continue my service and I will treat it with the utmost respect and integrity. Is there anything you would like to add? I understand the goal I have for our government is going to be a long and very hard journey and I have the stubbornness to stick it out until my mission is complete. I swore an oath to "Defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic" and I will forever honor that oath. In basic training I was given a dog tag that has warriors ethos on one side stating " I will always place the mission first, I will never accept defeat, I will never quit, I will never leave a fallen comrade" and on the other side it has it has the army values "Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage" I carry this with me at all times and that is the moral compass that I use for direction in my life.[2] |
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| —Tom James[1] | ||
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2022
In 2022, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 11.
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2021
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In 2021, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 7.
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2020
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In 2020, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 through February 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 15.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by John Hastert (D) |
Wyoming State Senate District 13 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Stacy Jones (R) |
