James W. Wahner | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Wisconsin Assembly | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – January 26, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Terry A. Willkom |
| Succeeded by | Gary K. Johnson |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1973 – January 26, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Lois Plous |
| Constituency | 15th district |
| In office January 4, 1971 – January 1, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Erwin G. Tamms |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Milwaukee 15th District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1939 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1959–1962 |
James W. Wahner (born November 10, 1939) is a retired American government administrator and Democratic politician. He served 9 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Milwaukee County, and was majority leader from January 1977 until his resignation in January 1980. He left the Assembly to serve as Midwest Regional Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the administration of U.S. President Jimmy Carter.