James Allen Williamson
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James Allen Williamson is a Oklahoma State Senator, elected in 1996 as a Republican. He had previously spent six years in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, from 1980–1986. From 1998–2002 he served as Assistant Republican Floor Leader, and then as Floor Leader from 2003–2004.
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa, Williamson taught social studies prior to embarking on a law career.
During his political career, he served in various positions. From 1980 through 1986, he represented House District 76 (the southeast part of Tulsa and Broken Arrow).
From 1982 to 1986 he served as Assistant House Republican Floor Leader before being elected (in 1996) to the Senate, representing Senate District 35 (the south central part of Tulsa and Jenks).
From 1998 to 2002 he served as Assistant Senate Republican Leader, and then as Senate Republican Leader beginning in 2003.
This politician is related to the former State Representative Allen Williamson, who served in the House from 1966–1974 and was honored with the dedication of a bridge named after him in Payne County.
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