Christopher Dresang
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Christopher Dresang (Republican Party) ran for election to the Wyoming House of Representatives to represent District 35. He lost in the Republican primary on August 20, 2024.
Dresang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Christopher Dresang was born in Casper, Wyoming. He earned a high school diploma from Natrona County High School, an associate degree from Casper College in 2002, a graduate degree from the University of Montana, Bozeman in 2012, and a graduate degree from the University of Wyoming in 2012. Dresang's career experience includes working as a director in public school administration.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Tony Locke won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tony Locke (R) | 93.4 | 3,409 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 6.6 | 242 | ||
| Total votes: 3,651 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Tony Locke defeated Christopher Dresang in the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tony Locke | 53.2 | 1,082 |
 | Christopher Dresang | 46.5 | 945 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 2,034 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Christopher Dresang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dresang's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I was born and raised in Casper, WY. I went to St. Anthony’s, then Natrona County High School, and then Casper College. I furthered my academic achievements by earning an M.A. in English: Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Wyoming and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana State Bozeman. My career has earned me a wealth of experience in leadership across the k-12 continuum and in higher education. I am dedicated to improving our community, embracing traditional values, and creating a safe state/county. Currently, I am working on my Ph.D. in Learning, Design, and Technology from the University of Wyoming. I am married with two children aged 10 and 13, and I am the proud owner of a new puppy.
- I believe in a thriving free market and support tax reform to simplify the tax code, broaden the tax base, and lower marginal rates. I think public lands should be used to create job opportunities and boost the economy, and Wyoming's natural resources should be developed responsibly. Wyoming should remain a right-to-work state, and economic growth shouldn't favor certain businesses at the expense of others through taxpayer funds or government laws.
- I advocate for state and local government protection of citizens' rights and property, including the right to bear arms. I support strict punishments for crimes, with a focus on victim restitution, and reject civil asset forfeiture before conviction. Ensuring judicial accountability, especially in sentencing sexual predators, is important, as is upholding laws from the U.S. Constitution. I think citizens should be responsible for security, with police forces supporting them. I believe in equal rights and opportunities for all, regardless of background.
- Regarding land and environmental policies, I oppose designations that restrict use and think that the state should control wildlife and natural resources, including water rights. I support private property rights, especially when it comes to eminent domain. Agriculture and livestock health are important, but not at the cost of access for Wyoming citizens
I am passionate about several areas of public policy, particularly those that strike a balance between individual freedoms and collective well-being. For instance, I am interested in education policy, where I believe in empowering parents and local communities to make decisions while ensuring quality education for all students. Economic policy is another area I care about; I advocate for policies that promote free markets and entrepreneurship while providing a safety net for those in need. Additionally, I am concerned about healthcare policy, where I support reforms that increase access and affordability without excessive government intervention. Lastly, I am passionate about protecting civil liberties.
I really look up to leaders who, despite the adversity, do what is right. Martin Luther King Jr. is a great example of someone I admire as a leader who stood up to death threats, violence, and all other forms of intimidation to do what was right.
The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America by Brooks.
Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, Rule of Law, Personal Responsibility, Strong National Defense, Traditional Values, Transparency and Accountability, and Pragmatism and Collaboration.
I'm open-minded, curious, a lifelong learner, a good communicator, empathetic, resilient, compassionate, and I have high integrity.
The first core responsibility is to advocate for smaller government and limited intervention in the economy and individual lives. Elected officials should uphold this principle by promoting policies that prioritize individual liberty and free markets.
The second core responsibility is transparency in actions and accountability to the people. This includes being open about decision-making processes and responsive to constituent concerns.
The third core responsibility is emphasizing personal responsibility and self-reliance. Elected officials should encourage policies that empower individuals to control their lives and opportunities.
I'd like to make the world a better place for my kids and the next generation. I'm a firm believer in the adage that good leaders "plant trees who will never know their shade."
I remember 9.11. I was walking to class at Casper College and stopped to look at a small TV in the corner. It showed the first tower smoking, and as they were doing a live newscast, a satellite plane entered the scene and flew into the second tower.
I worked as a bagger-carryout clerk at Albertsons. I believe I worked there for a year until I was able to secure a new job working as an Optician in Walmart.
My favorite three books are the Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart, White Noise by Don DeLillo, and American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
I think it would be fun to be a DC superhero like Superman. Or a Marvel villain like Thanos.
There is this song asking someone to spell "Chauffeur," which has been looping in my head. When I looked it up to answer this question, it turned out it is AI-generated... that's great.
I struggle to work with all the people who have trauma and crisis without making it my trauma and crisis. I am empathetic, and I feel for those who are in a bad place or make poor decisions. in my job, I work with many young adults who come from broken homes or have made poor decisions, and it can be hard to let those things not bring down my focus of helping them.
Open Communication, Respect for Separation of Powers, Negotiation and Collaboration, Accountability and Oversight, Fiscal Responsibility, and a Shared Vision for the Future.
Energy Dependency and Diminished Coal Demand/Use
I don't think that it matters as long as you have the qualities of a good leader who is willing to learn a new role.
Building relationships with other legislators is essential for effective governance, legislative effectiveness, and achieving meaningful outcomes for the constituents they serve. It promotes collaboration, information sharing, coalition building, conflict resolution, bipartisanship, and unity—all of which are critical for a healthy and functioning democracy.
Representative Steve Harshman and Bill Landen; Senator Al Simpson
I am interested in serving the state of Wyoming and our country in whatever manner that may avail itself...
An Irishman and a Scotsman walk into a bar. The Scotsman yells out, "Free drinks for everyone." The next day, the newspaper headline reads: "Irish Ventriliquest found Beaten to Death Behind Bar."
Oversight of emergency powers is crucial to maintaining the balance of power within a democratic system only in the rarest of circumstances. While emergency powers can be necessary to address urgent threats to public safety and security, they also have the potential to infringe upon civil liberties and democratic norms if not properly regulated and overseen.
To ensure the safety and well-being of students and school communities, educational institutions must include threats of violence to an individual or school in a student's educational record and establish reporting procedures for such threats.
Judiciary and Education
Financial transparency and government accountability are essential pillars of good governance.
Financial transparency lets citizens understand how public funds are collected, allocated, and spent. Transparency fosters trust in government institutions, promotes accountability, and helps prevent corruption and misuse of public resources. Transparency should be a fundamental principle of government operations at all levels.
Government accountability oversight, such as elections, audits, and independent watchdog agencies, to ensure that officials act in the public interest and are accountable for their use of taxpayer money. Accountability is crucial for maintaining the integrity of democratic institutions and for promoting public trust in government.
Yes. I would support enhanced transparency, stricter signature requirements, having a public comment period, conducting an inpednent Independent review and analysis, and working to create more education and outreach.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 4, 2024
