James Evans (Utah politician)
James Evans | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Utah Republican Party | |
| In office 2013–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Wright |
| Succeeded by | Rob Anderson |
| Member of the Utah State Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office 2002–2004 | |
| Succeeded by | Fred J. Fife |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 (age 62–63) Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Tuskegee 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. Evans previously served as the first African-American Utah State Senator.