Jim Wheeler

Floyd James Wheeler (born November 8, 1953) is an American businessman and politician from the state of Nevada. A member of the Republican Party, Wheeler served in the Nevada Assembly, representing the 39th district.

Early career Wheeler was the chief executive officer of Powerdyne Automotive Products.

Nevada Assembly Wheeler first ran for the Nevada Assembly in 2010, seeking to replace James Settelmeyer, who was not running for reelection.

Tenure Assembly Bill 86 was a bill that would have reduced the minimum age to gamble from 21 to 18. Wheeler supported the bill. However, the bill died in the senate.

Minority leader (2017 - 2019) Wheeler served as a minority leader from 2017 until his resignation in 2019. He was replaced by assemblywoman Robin L. Titus. Wheeler won re-election back to the 39th district.

Criticism In September 2013, Kelly Kite, a former Assembly member who was defeated by Wheeler in the 2012 election, filed an ethics complaint against Wheeler, stating that he did not live in the 39th district. Kite later filed another complaint against Wheeler in September 2013 for failing to disclose a lien.