James Wilson (Colorado politician)

James D. "Jim" Wilson is an American politician who served as a Colorado State Representative for the 60th district from January 9, 2013 to January 13, 2021. 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. During his time in education, Jim Wilson would serve as the school's Superintendent in Cortez, Colorado and Salida, Colorado. Jim Wilson would retire from his education posts in 2012.

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%); 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, who had run for the seat in 2006.