Jesse James

Jesse L. James (born April 16, 1972) is an American law enforcement professional and Republican politician. He is a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 23rd Senate district since January 2023. He previously served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 68th Assembly district. Before being elected to the Assembly, James was the police and fire chief of Altoona, Wisconsin. Biography Jesse James is a graduate of Chippewa Valley Technical College and served in the U.S. Army for six years. He lives in Altoona, Wisconsin, with his wife Vicki, with whom he has four children. He currently works as a police officer in the Village of Cadott, and is the only active-duty law enforcement officer serving in the Wisconsin Legislature. James and his wife own a small business. During the 2021–2022 session, James was the Republican Caucus Secretary and chair of the Substance Abuse and Prevention Committee. He sat on the following Wisconsin Assembly committees: Children and Families, Corrections, Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Family Law (vice-chair), Mental Health, Small Business Development, and Veteran and Military Affairs. He announced on January 21, 2022, that he was running for office for Wisconsin's 23rd Senate District. On August 9, 2022, James won the Republican primary with 50% of the vote and faced the general election unopposed.