United States House of Representatives elections in Wyoming, 2014

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Wyoming's At-Large Congressional District
General Election Date
November 4, 2014
Primary Date
August 19, 2014
District history • Candidates
November 4 Election Winner:
Cynthia Lummis Republican Party
Incumbent prior to election:
Cynthia Lummis Republican Party
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Race Ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican[1]

Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe R[2]

Wyoming U.S. House Elections
At-Large District
2014 U.S. Senate Elections
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The 2014 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Wyoming took place on November 4, 2014. Voters elected one candidate to serve in the U.S. House from the state's At-Large Congressional District. Incumbent Cynthia Lummis defeated self-proclaimed hip hop candidate Richard Grayson, Libertarian Richard Brubaker and Constitution candidate Daniel Clyde Cummings in the general election.[3] The race was rated a "Safe Republican" contest by Rothenberg Political Report/Roll Call.[4]

Candidate Filing Deadline Primary Election General Election
May 30, 2014
August 19, 2014
November 4, 2014

Primary: A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Wyoming utilizes a closed primary process.[5][6]

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

Voter registration: Voters had to register to vote in the primary by election day. For the general election, the voter registration deadline was October 20, 2014.[7]

See also: Wyoming elections, 2014

Incumbent: The incumbent heading into the election was Cynthia Lummis (R), who was first elected in 2008.

Wyoming has a single At-Large Congressional District, which is made up of the entire state.

Partisan breakdown

Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the one congressional seat from Wyoming.

Members of the U.S. House from Wyoming -- Partisan Breakdown
Party As of November 2014 After the 2014 Election
     Democratic Party 0 0
     Republican Party 1 1
Total 1 1

Candidates

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General election candidates

August 19, 2014, primary results

Election results

General election

U.S. House, Wyoming's At-Large District General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCynthia Lummis Incumbent 68.5% 113,038
     Democratic Richard Grayson 22.9% 37,803
     Libertarian Richard Brubaker 4.3% 7,112
     Constitution Daniel Clyde Cummings 4.1% 6,749
     N/A Write-in 0.2% 398
Total Votes 165,100
Source: Wyoming Secretary of State

Margin of victory

The margin of victory in Wyoming's U.S. House race was 45.6 percent. This was calculated by examining the percentage difference between the two candidates who received the most votes.

Republican primary

Incumbent Cynthia Lummis defeated former U.S. Marine Jason Senteney in the Republican primary on August 19, 2014.[8]

U.S. House, Wyoming At-Large District Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngCynthia Lummis Incumbent 75.9% 70,918
Jason Senteney 23.8% 22,251
Write-in 0.3% 274
Total Votes 93,443
Source: Wyoming Secretary of State

Race background

Republican debate

"2014 Primary Debates - U.S. House."

Dictator

During a debate on August 12, Lummis and Senteney were asked to discuss President Obama’s job performance. Senteney said, “He’s more of a dictator than a president, and I want to tell that to him to his face.”[13]

Hip hop candidate

The name of Richard Grayson's campaign committee is "PPLZ 4 GRAYSON CREW."[14] He told Business Insider that he chose the name because he's a "hip hop candidate."[15]

Key votes

Below are important votes that Lummis cast during the 113th Congress.

National security

NDAA

Nay3.png Lummis voted against HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[16]

DHS Appropriations

Nay3.png Lummis voted against HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines.[17]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Nay3.png Lummis voted in opposition of House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[18]

CISPA (2013)

Yea3.png Lummis voted for HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[19]

Economy

Farm bill

Yea3.png On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill.[20] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[21][22] It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[22] Lummis voted with 161 other Republican representatives in favor of the bill.

2014 Budget

Nay3.png On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[23][24] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[24] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[25] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Lummis joined with the 63 other Republicans and 3 Democrats who voted against the bill.[23][24]

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Yea3.png On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[26] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[27] Lummis voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[28]

Nay3.png The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[29] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Lummis voted against HR 2775.[30]

Immigration

Morton Memos Prohibition

Yea3.png Lummis voted for House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status.[31] The vote largely followed party lines.[32]

Healthcare

Healthcare Reform Rules

Yea3.png Lummis voted for House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[33]

Government affairs

HR 676

See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration

Yea3.png On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit.[34] Lummis joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution.[35][36]

Campaign contributions

Cynthia Lummis

Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Lummis' reports.[37]

District history

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2012

On November 6, 2012, Cynthia Lummis (R) won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Chris Henrichsen (D), Richard Brubaker (L), Daniel Clyde Cummings and Don Willis in the general election.

U.S. House, Wyoming At-Large District General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCynthia Lummis Incumbent 69% 166,452
     Democratic Chris Henrichsen 23.9% 57,573
     Libertarian Richard Brubaker 3.5% 8,442
     Constitution Daniel Clyde Cummings 2.1% 4,963
     Country Don Willis 1.6% 3,775
Total Votes 241,205
Source: Wyoming Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

2010

On November 2, 2010, Cynthia Lummis won re-election to the United States House. She defeated David Wendt (D) and John V. Love (L) in the general election.[45]

U.S. House, Wyoming At-Large District General Election, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCynthia M. Lummis incumbent 70.4% 131,661
     Democratic David Wendt 24.5% 45,768
     Libertarian John V. Love 4.9% 9,253
     N/A Write-in 0.2% 287
Total Votes 186,969

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Cook Political Report, "2014 HOUSE RACE RATINGS FOR AUGUST 8, 2014," accessed August 14, 2014
  2. ↑ Sabato's Crystal Ball, "2014 House Races," accessed August 14, 2014
  3. ↑ Business Insider, "The Only Democrat Running For Congress In Wyoming Might Host A 'Campaign Rave'," accessed August 13, 2014
  4. ↑ Roll Call, "2014 Election Race Ratings," accessed August 14, 2014
  5. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Types," accessed October 7, 2024
  6. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "Welcome to the FAQs," accessed October 7, 2024
  7. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State Website, "Registering to Vote," accessed January 3, 2014
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Associated Press, "Wyoming - Summary Vote Results," accessed August 19, 2014
  9. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Candidate Roster," accessed July 21, 2014
  10. ↑ Facebook, "Richard Brubaker," accessed July 21, 2014
  11. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, 2014 General Candidate Roster," accessed September 3, 2014
  12. ↑ Facebook, "Senteney for Congress, accessed October 22, 2013
  13. ↑ CBSDC.com, "GOP House Candidate: I Want To Tell Obama To His Face That He Is A Dictator," accessed August 14, 2014
  14. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "PPLZ 4 GRAYSON CREW," accessed August 13, 2014
  15. ↑ Business Insider, "The Only Democrat Running For Congress In Wyoming Might Host A 'Campaign Rave'," accessed August 13, 2014
  16. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
  17. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 2217 - DHS Appropriations Act of 2014 - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
  18. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "H Amdt 69 - Requires Threat Assessment of Pipeline Vulnerabilities to a Terrorist Attack - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
  19. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "HR 624 - CISPA (2013) - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
  20. ↑ Clerk of U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 31: H.R. 2642," accessed February 12, 2014
  21. ↑ Politico, "House clears farm bill," accessed February 12, 2014
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 New York Times, "Senate passes long-stalled farm bill, with clear winners and losers," accessed February 12, 2014
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 CNN.com, "House passes compromise $1.1 trillion budget for 2014," accessed January 20, 2014
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 21," accessed January 20, 2014
  25. ↑ Roll Call, "House Passes $1.1 Trillion Omnibus," accessed January 20, 2014
  26. ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
  27. ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
  28. ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
  29. ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
  30. ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
  31. ↑ The Library of Congress, "H.AMDT.136," accessed September 16, 2013
  32. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "H Amdt 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
  33. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "H Amdt 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013
  34. ↑ U.S. House, "House Resolution 676," accessed July 30, 2014
  35. ↑ Associated Press, "Suing Obama: GOP-led House gives the go-ahead," July 31, 2014
  36. ↑ Washington Post, "House clears way for lawsuit against Obama," accessed July 30, 2014
  37. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Lummis 2014 Summary reports," accessed July 25, 2013
  38. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly," accessed July 25, 2013
  39. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "July Quarterly," accessed July 25, 2013
  40. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "October Quarterly," accessed October 30, 2013
  41. ↑ Federal Election Commission, Year End Report," accessed February 19, 2014
  42. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly," accessed April 17, 2014
  43. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "July Quarterly," accessed October 24, 2014
  44. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "October Quarterly," accessed October 24, 2014
  45. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
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