James Willys Silliman (August 12, 1905 – October 21, 1976) was a Republican politician from the US State of California, who served in the California State Assembly for the 33rd and 34th district from 1947 to 1955,[1] including serving as Speaker of the Assembly from 1953 to 1954. He ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 1954 and for state senator in 1955.

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California Assembly
Preceded by California State Assemblyman, 34th District
1953–1955
Succeeded by
Alan G. Pattee
Preceded by
Fred Emlay
California State Assemblyman, 33rd District
1947–1953
Succeeded by
William W. Hansen
Political offices
Preceded by Speaker of the California State Assembly
January 5, 1953–April 1, 1954
Succeeded by


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