James Peter Trakas[1] (born May 5, 1965) is an American politician who served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1999 to 2006.
Trakas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio State University in social and behavioral sciences.
As State Representative Trakas served two terms as House Majority Whip, and was a member of the Finance and Appropriations Committee.
[5] Jim Trakas was the Republican nominee for the United States House of Representatives in Ohio's 10th congressional district, unsuccessfully challenging incumbent Democrat Dennis Kucinich.
In 2018, he was a candidate for the 6th district of the Ohio House of Representatives, losing narrowly to Democratic nominee Phil Robinson.