Jim Anderson is a Republican state senator representing District 28 in the Wyoming State Senate, based in Casper, Wyoming. Born on March 17, 1943, in Douglas, Wyoming, he has served in the legislature since 2013 and previously represented District 2 from 2001 to 2015, including as President of the Wyoming Senate. Notable achievements include sponsoring a 2010 "cowboy ethics" bill inspired by Code of the West, chairing the Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, and serving on various councils like the Council of State Governments West and the Energy Council. He emphasizes education as a key social issue, opposes gambling, and holds leadership roles such as past President of Mining Associates of Wyoming and Casper Rotary.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: AS in Business Management from Casper College ; graduated from Chadron State College; postgraduate work at the University of Wyoming.
• Political Experience:
  • Wyoming State Senate, District 28 ; District 2 .
  • Wyoming House of Representatives, District 6 .
  • Senate President .
  • Committee roles: Chairman, Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development; Senate Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs; Joint Committee on Appropriations; CSG West committees on Health & Human Services, Wildlife & Disaster Preparedness.
  • Earlier roles: Chair, Campbell County Republican Party ; Chair, Campbell County Land Board ; Campaign Manager, Secretary of State.