Jim Anderson

State Senator, Wyoming · District 28

James Anderson, born on July 24, 1948, is an American politician affiliated with the Republican Party. He assumed office as a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 28, on January 7, 2013.

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Role State Senator

Current office, as recorded in the directory.

District District 28

The district this member is elected from.

Service since 2024

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

James Lee Anderson (born July 24, 1948) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate representing District 28 since January 7, 2013. During the 2012 presidential election, he and Eli Bebout served as co-chairs of Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign in Wyoming.1

Education: Anderson graduated from Kaycee High School in 1966 and earned his Associate of Science (AS) degree from Casper College.

Elections: In 2012, Anderson challenged incumbent Republican Senator Kit Jennings in the three-way August 21, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 928 votes (51.2%). He went on to win the November 6, 2012 General election with 4,560 votes (60.5%) against Democratic nominee Kim Holloway.

James Lee Anderson has been an active participant in Wyoming politics, contributing to both state and national campaigns. His commitment to public service has made him a respected figure in the state’s political landscape.

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References

  1. Jim Anderson, State Senator. wyoleg.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.
  2. Official website. wyoleg.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.