James Evans (Utah politician)

James Evans
Chair of the Utah Republican Party
In office
2013–2017
Preceded byThomas Wright
Succeeded byRob Anderson
Member of the Utah State Senate
from the 1st district
In office
2002–2004
Succeeded byFred J. Fife
Personal details
Born1962 (age 61–62)
Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materTuskegee University (BS)

James Evans is an American political executive and businessman who served as Chair of the Utah Republican Party from 2013 to 2017, the first African-American to serve in the role.[1][2] Evans previously served as the first African-American Utah State Senator.[1]

  1. ^ a b Klein, Chanel (June 3, 2013). "James Evans becomes first African American to chair Utah Republicans". The Digital Universe. Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
  2. ^ Gildea, Terry (May 18, 2013). "Utah GOP Elects James Evans Party Chairman". KUER. Retrieved 2013-06-15.