James Wilson (Colorado politician)

James Wilson
Wilson in 2018
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 60th district
In office January 9, 2013 – January 13, 2021
Preceded by	Tom Massey
Succeeded by	Ron Hanks
Personal details
Born	1945 Kiowa, Kansas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Residence	Salida, Colorado
Alma mater	Southwestern College
Website	wilsonforhd60.com

James D. "Jim" Wilson[1] is an American politician who served as a Colorado State Representative for the 60th district from January 9, 2013 to January 13, 2021.[2] Representative Wilson's district included all or parts of Colorado counties of Chaffee County, Custer County, Fremont County, and Park County. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Early life and education

Wilson earned his BA in history, physical education, and social studies from Southwestern College.

After Mr. Wilson graduated from Southwestern College, he chose a life in education. He spent a total of 41 years in education.[3] During his time in education, Jim Wilson would serve as the school's Superintendent in Cortez, Colorado and Salida, Colorado.[3] Jim Wilson would retire from his education posts in 2012.[3]

Elections

• 2012 When Republican Representative Tom Massey retired and left the District 60 seat open, Wilson won the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary with 4,255 votes (57.2%);[4] and won the four-way November 6, 2012 General election with 22,457 votes (55.9%) against Democratic nominee Pier Cohen, Libertarian candidate M. Bruce Waters, and Independent candidate Curtis Imrie,[5] who had run for the seat in 2006.

General election - 2012

2012 General Election for State Representative District 60[6]

County	James D. "Jim" Wilson	Pier Cohen	M. Bruce Waters	Curtis Imrie	Total
Chafee	5,470	3,779	403	156	9,808
Custer	1,725	710	102	35	2,572
Fremont	10,304	5,035	728	53	16,120
Park	4,958	3,190	490	37	8,675
Totals	22,457	12,714	1,723	281	37,175

General election - 2014

2014 General Election for State Representative District 60[7]

County	James D. "Jim" Wilson	Curtis Imrie	Total
Chaffee	5,709	829	6,538
Custer	1,853	72	1,925
Fremont	11,505	232	11,737
Park	5,770	103	5,873
Totals	24,837	1,236	26,073

General election - 2016

2016 General Election for State Representative District 60[8]

County	James D. "Jim" Wilson	David Higginbotham	Glenn Ingalls	Total
Chaffee	6,190	3,976	562	10,728
Custer	2,051	743	155	2,949
Fremont	12,064	4,627	1,089	17,780
Park	5,941	3,060	845	9,846
Totals	26,246	12,406	2,651	41,303

General election - 2018

2018 General Election for State Representative District 60[9]

County	James D. "Jim" Wilson	Erin Kelley	Glenn Ingalls	Total
Chaffee	5,391	5,100	302	10,793
Custer	1,883	827	88	2,798
Fremont	10,726	5,002	597	16,325
Park	5,468	3,497	356	9,321
Totals	23,468	14,426	1,343	39,237

References

1. "Jim Wilson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
2. "James Wilson". Denver, Colorado: Colorado General Assembly. Archived from the original on January 7, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
3. publisher, Merle Baranczyk, Times (2020-03-04). "Wilson receives GOP honors". The Chaffee County Times. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
4. "2012 Republican Party state representatives primary results". Denver, Colorado: Secretary of State of Colorado. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
5. "2012 General election state representatives results". Denver, Colorado: Secretary of State of Colorado. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
6. "State of Colorado Elections Database » 2012 Nov 6 :: General Election :: State Representative :: District 60". State of Colorado Elections Database. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
7. "State of Colorado Elections Database » 2014 Nov 4 :: General Election :: State Representative :: District 60". State of Colorado Elections Database. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
8. "State of Colorado Elections Database » 2016 Nov 8 :: General Election :: State Representative :: District 60". State of Colorado Elections Database. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
9. "State of Colorado Elections Database » 2018 Nov 6 :: General Election :: State Representative :: District 60". State of Colorado Elections Database. Retrieved 2024-01-15.

External links

• Official page at the Colorado General Assembly
• Campaign site
• Profile at Vote Smart