James G. Townsend
Jim Townsend | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
| In office March 14, 2024 – April 5, 2024 Acting | |
| Preceded by | T. Ryan Lane |
| Succeeded by | Rod Montoya |
| In office January 15, 2019 – January 17, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Nate Gentry |
| Succeeded by | T. Ryan Lane |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 54th district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | William Gray |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Henry |
| Member of the New Mexico Senate from the 34th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Griggs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1954 or 1955 (age 69–70) Carlsbad, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Paula |
| Children | 2 |
James G. Townsend (born 1954/1955) is an American politician who has served as a member of the New Mexico Legislature since 2015. He served as a member New Mexico House of Representatives, where he represented the 54th district from 2015 to 2024, and as a member of the New Mexico Senate, where he has represented the 34th district since 2025.