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James Evans (Utah politician)

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James Evans was elected chairman of the Utah Republican Party in 2013, the first African-American to serve.[1][2] Evans previously served as the first African-American Utah State Senator.[1] He represented a Salt Lake County district in the state senate.

Evans served in the United States Air Force, reaching the rank of captain.[3] He owns a payday lending franchise, Chekline.[2]

References

  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. ^ a b Gildea, Terry (May 18, 2013). "Utah GOP Elects James Evans Party Chairman". KUER. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
  3. ^ Price, Michelle (May 19, 2013). "Utah GOP elects owner of payday lending company party chairman". Standard-Examiner. Retrieved 2013-06-15.