Chris Rothfuss

Chris Rothfuss

Democratic Party

Wyoming State Senate District 9

Tenure

2011 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

13

Compensation

Base salary

$150/day

Per diem

$109/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wyoming, 1994

Graduate

University of Wyoming, 1996

Ph.D

University of Washington, 2002

Contact

Official website

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Chris Rothfuss (Democratic Party) is a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 9. He assumed office in 2011. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Rothfuss (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 9. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

He was first elected to the chamber in 2010. Rothfuss has served as state Senate minority leader since 2013.

Biography

Rothfuss obtained a B.A. in International Studies, an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wyoming, and an M.S. in Applied Physics and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington. Rothfuss worked as a chemical engineering consultant.

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Rothfuss was assigned to the following committees:

• Management Council Committee
• Joint Education Committee
• Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee
• Joint Rules and Procedure Committee
• Executive Committee

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2021-2022

Rothfuss was assigned to the following committees:

• Management Council Committee
• Senate Education Committee
• Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee
• Senate Rules and Procedure Committee

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2019-2020

Rothfuss was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Education Committee
• Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee
• Joint Rules and Procedure Committee
• Senate Education Committee
• Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee
• Senate Rules and Procedure Committee
• Management Council Committee

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2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rothfuss served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Rothfuss served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rothfuss served on these committees:

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2022

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Wyoming State Senate District 9

Incumbent Chris Rothfuss defeated Diana Seabeck in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 9 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Rothfuss (D)	62.8	3,223
		Diana Seabeck (R)	37.0	1,900
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	9

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,132
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 9

Incumbent Chris Rothfuss advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 9 on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Rothfuss	99.5	570
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	3

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 9

Diana Seabeck advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 9 on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Diana Seabeck	94.4	1,191
		Other/Write-in votes	5.6	70

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,261
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2018

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wyoming State Senate District 9

Incumbent Chris Rothfuss won election in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 9 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Rothfuss (D)	96.6	4,669
		Other/Write-in votes	3.4	165

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,834
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 9

Incumbent Chris Rothfuss advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 9 on August 21, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Rothfuss	100.0	1,032

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2014

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the Wyoming State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 30, 2014. Incumbent Chris Rothfuss ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2010

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2010

Rothfuss defeated Democrat Jodi Guerin in the August 17 primary. He was unopposed in the open seat in the November 2, 2010, general election.

Wyoming State Senate, District 9 (2010) General Election
Candidates		Votes
Chris Rothfuss (D)		3,572

Wyoming State Senate, District 9 Democratic Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Chris Rothfuss (D)		784
Jodi Guerin (D)		510

Campaign themes

2022

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Campaign finance summary

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Chris Rothfuss campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Wyoming State Senate District 9	Won general	$2,680	$974
2018	Wyoming State Senate District 9	Won general	$0	N/A**
2014	Wyoming State Senate, District 9	Won	$500	N/A**
2010	Wyoming State Senate, District 9	Won	$8,181	N/A**
Grand total			$11,361	$974
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2023

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In 2023, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 3. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 11. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 7. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 to March 12. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 through February 28. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 15. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2017

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2016

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In 2016, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 8 through March 4. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2015

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In 2015, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2014

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In 2014, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 through March 7. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2013

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In 2013, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 to February 27. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2012

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In 2012, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 13 through March 9. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2011

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In 2011, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 3. Wyoming Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

Wyoming Liberty Index

The Wyoming Liberty Index, a study created in 2003, issues a Scorecard that rates all final bills in the Wyoming State Legislature on whether the bills supported or hindered liberty. Legislators are also given a "liberty score" based on their voting patterns. The Wyoming Liberty Index 2012 report was issued on the 61st Legislature during the 2012 budget session. Scores range from the highest score (100%) to the lowest (0%). A higher score indicates a higher level of "aye" votes on bills considered pro-liberty and "nay" votes on what the organization considers anti-liberty bills. Rothfuss received a score of 4% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 30th out of 31 members of the Wyoming State Senate. Although there are 30 members of the Senate, a 31st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.

Personal

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Rothfuss and his wife, Heather, have two children.

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Current members of the Wyoming State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Ogden Driskill

Majority Leader:Larry Hicks

Minority Leader:Chris Rothfuss

Senators

District 1

Ogden Driskill (R)

District 2

Brian Boner (R)

District 3

Cheri Steinmetz (R)

District 4

Tara Nethercott (R)

District 5

Lynn Hutchings (R)

District 6

Anthony Bouchard (R)

District 7

Stephan Pappas (R)

District 8

Affie Ellis (R)

District 9

Chris Rothfuss (D)

District 10

Dan Furphy (R)

District 11

Larry Hicks (R)

District 12

John Kolb (R)

District 13

Stacy Jones (R)

District 14

Fred Baldwin (R)

District 15

Wendy Davis Schuler (R)

District 16

Dan Dockstader (R)

District 17

Mike Gierau (D)

District 18

Tim French (R)

District 19

Dan Laursen (R)

District 20

Ed Cooper (R)

District 21

Bo Biteman (R)

District 22

Dave Kinskey (R)

District 23

Eric Barlow (R)

District 24

Troy McKeown (R)

District 25

Cale Case (R)

District 26

Tim Salazar (R)

District 27

Bill Landen (R)

District 28

James Anderson (R)

District 29

Robert Ide (R)

District 30

Charles Scott (R)

District 31

Evie Brennan (R)

Republican Party (29)

Democratic Party (2)