James "Jim" L. Adams (October 2, 1921 – August 6, 2014) was an American politician who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1955 to 1974. Background Born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, Adams moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota as a child. He served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers during World War II and later attended the Dunwoody College of Technology. Adams worked as an electrician. Adams then served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1955 to 1974 as a Democrat. He died in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Notes 1921 births 2014 deaths People from Iron Mountain, Michigan Politicians from Minneapolis Military personnel from Minneapolis American electricians Democratic Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives United States Army personnel of World War II