Larry S. Hicks (Wyoming)

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Larry S. Hicks
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Republican Party

Wyoming State Senate District 11
Tenure

2011 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

14

Compensation

Base salary

$150/day

Per diem

$109/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Wyoming, 1983

Graduate

Montana State University, 1986

Ph.D

University of Wyoming

Personal
Religion
Christian
Profession
Natural Resources Manager
Contact

Official website 

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Larry S. Hicks (Republican Party) is a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 11. He assumed office in 2011. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Hicks (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 11. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Hicks earned a bachelor's degree in crop science from the University of Wyoming, a master's degree in agronomy from Montana State University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming in agronomy.[1] Hicks worked as a natural resources coordinator for the Little Snake River Conservation District, and ran a ranch with his wife raising fox trotter horses.[2][3]

Hicks was first elected to the Wyoming Senate in 2010. He was the Senate Majority Floor Leader in 2023 and 2024 and the Senate Vice President in 2021 and 2022.[4] Throughout his time in the state Senate, Hicks served stints chairing the Senate Agriculture Committee, Select Water Committee on Capital Financing and Investments, and the Select Natural Resource Funding Committee.[3]

In September 2024, Hicks announced his candidacy for Wyoming Senate President as part of a slate with state Sen. Brian Boner (R) for majority floor leader and state Sen. Cheri Steinmetz (R) for vice president. Hicks said, "I want to restore normalcy to the Senate while trying to move forward a conservative agenda for Wyoming."[3] WyoFile's Maggie Mullen wrote, "Hicks, Boner and Steinmetz pointed to several top priorities, including 'a fiscally conservative budget,' property taxes, K-12 education, school choice, second amendment rights and 'protections for the unborn.'"[5]

In November 2024, Hicks' leadership slate lost 20-9 to that of state Sens. Bo Biteman (R) for senate president, Tara Nethercott (R) for majority floor leader, and Tim Salazar (R) for vice president.[6]

Biography

Hicks studied crop science at the University of Wyoming, earning a bachelor of science, and went on to earn an M.S. in Agronomy from Montana State University. He later returned to the University of Wyoming where he completed Ph.D. coursework in Agronomy.

Hicks worked as a natural resources coordinator for the Little Snake River Conservation District.[7]

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at:[email protected].

2023-2024

Hicks was assigned to the following committees:

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2021-2022

Hicks was assigned to the following committees:

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2019-2020

Hicks was assigned to the following committees:

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2017 legislative session

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

Wyoming committee assignments, 2017
• Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources, Chair
• Judiciary
• Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources, Chair
• Joint Judiciary

2015 legislative session

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

2013-2014

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

2011-2012

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

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 11

Incumbent Larry S. Hicks defeated Michael Williams in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 11 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Larry S. Hicks
Larry S. Hicks (R)
 
78.4
 
4,153
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Michael Williams (Constitution Party) Candidate Connection
 
20.8
 
1,104
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.8
 
43

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,300
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 11

Incumbent Larry S. Hicks advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 11 on August 16, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Larry S. Hicks
Larry S. Hicks
 
96.9
 
3,694
 Other/Write-in votes
 
3.1
 
118

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,812
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2018

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wyoming State Senate District 11

Incumbent Larry S. Hicks defeated Lee Ann Stephenson in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 11 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Larry S. Hicks
Larry S. Hicks (R) Candidate Connection
 
65.8
 
3,757
Image of Lee Ann Stephenson
Lee Ann Stephenson (D) Candidate Connection
 
34.0
 
1,939
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
11

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,707
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 11

Lee Ann Stephenson advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 11 on August 21, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lee Ann Stephenson
Lee Ann Stephenson Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
570

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 570
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 11

Incumbent Larry S. Hicks advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 11 on August 21, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Larry S. Hicks
Larry S. Hicks Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,506

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,506
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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 Larry S. Hicks ran unopposed in the Republican primary.[8] There were no candidates in the Democratic primary, however, Linda Fleming was offered the party's nomination after a successful bid as a write-in candidate.[9] Hicks defeated Fleming in the general election.[10][11]

Wyoming State Senate, District 11, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngLarry Hicks Incumbent 62.8% 3,167
     Democratic Linda Fleming 37.2% 1,873
Total Votes 5,040
Source: Wyoming Secretary of State

2010

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2010

Hicks defeated incumbent Democrat James E. Elliott, Jr. for the open seat in the November 2, 2010, general election. He defeated Republicans Sue Hewitt and Blake Waldrop in the August 17 primary election. [12][13]

Wyoming State Senate, District 11 (2010) General Election
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Larry S. Hicks (R) 2,903
Jim Elliot (D) 1,798
Ken Casner (I) 534
Wyoming State Senate, District 11 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Larry S. Hicks (R) 926
Blake L. Waldrop (R) 788
Sue T. Hewitt (R) 664

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Larry S. Hicks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hicks' responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1. Restore fiscal responsibility to the state budget. 2. Improve Government efficiency. 3. Reduce the size and impact of government regulation on people and business.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Water Policy Natural Resources and the Environment Agriculture

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

George Washington Thomas Jefferson James Madison John Adams Alexander Hamilton Abraham Lincoln Dick Cheney

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Two Treaties of Government by John Locke The Conservative Mind by Russell Kirk John Adam by David McCullough Original Intent by David Barton

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Christian Values Integrity

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I do what I say I am going to do. I tell you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. I am not a politician.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To govern to the best of their ability.

What legacy would you like to leave?

It has never been my desire to leave a legacy. It has been my desire to leave my district, state and country in a better condition than what we inherited.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Vietnam war, 11- 12 years old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Mowing lawns as a kid

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

Increase checks and balances over the government.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

NO but it helps

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Intrusion into states rights by the federal government.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

There should be some natural tension between the two branches.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It is essential

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Legislative committee

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Yes, Water, Judiciary, Appropriations

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

Able to utilize my education and expertise and also very much broadened my knowledge in areas of the law.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Already serve as committee chairmen

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Kurt Bucholtz

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Campaign finance summary

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Larry S. Hicks campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Wyoming State Senate District 11Won general$5,350 $0
2018Wyoming State Senate District 11Won general$5,820 N/A**
2014Wyoming State Senate, District 11Won $6,151 N/A**
2010Wyoming State Senate, District 11Won $6,577 N/A**
2002Wyoming State Senate, District 11Lost $6,476 N/A**
Grand total$30,374 N/A**
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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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.[14] Hicks received a score of 69% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 4th 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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Hicks and his wife, Carolyn, have two children.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Vote Smart, "Larry Hicks Biography," accessed October 3, 2024
    2. ↑ State of Wyoming Legislature, "Legislator information: Senator Larry Hicks," May 23, 2011
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Cowboy State Daily, "Larry Hicks Wants To Be Next Wyoming Senate President, Restore Order," September 18, 2024
    4. ↑ Wyoleg.gov, "Senate District 11: Senator Larry Hicks," accessed December 19, 2024
    5. ↑ WyoFile, "Wyoming lawmakers angle for leadership roles by pledging conservatism," September 27, 2024
    6. ↑ Cowboy State Daily, "Bo Biteman Named Wyoming Senate President, Chip Neiman Is New House Speaker," November 23, 2024
    7. ↑ State of Wyoming Legislature, "Legislator information: Senator Larry Hicks," May 23, 2011
    8. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2014
    9. ↑ Trevor Brown, Wyoming Tribune Eagle, "Edmonds qualifies for HD12 race as write-in," August 27, 2014
    10. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Candidate Roster," accessed October 10, 2014
    11. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed November 12, 2014
    12. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Candidates Roster," accessed July 25, 2010
    13. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
    14. ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014

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