Wyoming House of Representatives District 15
Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 is represented by Donald Burkhart (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Wyoming state representatives represented an average of 9,318 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 9,472 residents.
About the office
Members of the Wyoming House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Wyoming legislators assume office the first Monday in January in odd-numbered years.[1]
Qualifications
Section 2 of Article 3 of the Wyoming Constitution states, "No person shall be a senator who has not attained the age of twenty-five years, or a representative who has not attained the age of twenty-one years, and who is not a citizen of the United States and of this state and who has not, for at least twelve months next preceding his election resided within the county or district in which he was elected."[2]
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[3] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $150/day | $109/day |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Wyoming State Legislature, the board of county commissioners representing the vacant district must select a replacement. The meeting to pick the candidates should take place no later than 15 days after the state central committee is notified of the vacancy. The state central committee of the political party that last held the seat must submit a list of three candidates to the board of county commissioners. Within five days of receiving the list of three candidates, the board of county commissioners shall appoint one of the candidates to fill the vacancy.[4]
See sources: Wyoming Const. Art. 3, Sec. 51 and Wyoming Stat., §22-18-111(a)(iii)
District map
Redistricting
2020-2022
On March 25, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon (R) allowed the state’s legislative maps to become law without signing the redistricting bill approved by the legislature. The legislature approved Wyoming HB100 on March 11. The bill added one Senate seat and two House of Representatives seats to the state legislature. The Senate passed legislative redistricting plans, voting 20-10 to approve an amended version of the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee's proposal.[5] The House rejected maps approved by the Senate in a 46-11 vote on March 8. Legislative leaders formed a committee of three representatives and three senators to resolve disputes over the proposals.[6] On March 11, the House passed the maps in a 44-12 vote, and the Senate passed the maps in a 17-12 vote.[7]
How does redistricting in Wyoming work? Wyoming is home to one at-large congressional district, making congressional redistricting unnecessary. State legislative district lines are drawn by the state legislature. State legislative district plans are subject to veto by the governor.[8]
In 2011, a joint legislative committee adopted the following guidelines for state legislative redistricting:[8]
- Districts should be contiguous and compact.
- Districts should "reflect a community of interest."
- Districts should "consider significant geographic features."
- "A majority of the population of each county" should reside within a single district.
- "Consideration should be given to nesting two House districts in each state Senate district."
Wyoming House of Representatives District 15
until January 1, 2023
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Wyoming House of Representatives District 15
starting January 2, 2023
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Elections
2024
See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15
Pam Thayer won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Pam Thayer (R) | 96.6 | 2,790 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.4 | 97 | ||
| Total votes: 2,887 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15
Pam Thayer defeated Terry Weickum and Sheryl Foland in the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pam Thayer | 63.3 | 748 |
| Terry Weickum | 18.9 | 223 | |
 | Sheryl Foland | 16.6 | 196 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 1,182 | |||
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2022
General election
General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Donald Burkhart defeated Patrick Gonzales in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Donald Burkhart (R) | 71.3 | 1,552 |
| Patrick Gonzales (L) | 27.7 | 602 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 23 | ||
| Total votes: 2,177 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Donald Burkhart advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Burkhart | 96.8 | 1,552 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.2 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 1,604 | |||
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2020
General election
General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Donald Burkhart defeated Jacquelin Wells in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Burkhart (R) | 64.0 | 2,052 |
| Jacquelin Wells (D) | 35.7 | 1,144 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 3,207 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15
Jacquelin Wells advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jacquelin Wells | 98.5 | 397 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 403 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Donald Burkhart advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Burkhart | 96.8 | 911 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.2 | 30 | ||
| Total votes: 941 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Donald Burkhart won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Burkhart (R) | 97.6 | 1,997 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.4 | 50 | ||
| Total votes: 2,047 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Donald Burkhart advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Burkhart | 100.0 | 1,027 |
| Total votes: 1,027 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 27, 2016.
Incumbent Donald Burkhart defeated DeBari Martinez in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 general election.[9]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 15 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Donald Burkhart Incumbent |
66.94% | 2,086 | |
| Democratic | DeBari Martinez | 33.06% | 1,030 | |
| Total Votes | 3,116 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
DeBari Martinez ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 Democratic primary.[10][11]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 15 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | DeBari Martinez (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Donald Burkhart ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 Republican primary.[10][11]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 15 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Donald Burkhart Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives 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 Donald Burkhart ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[12][13]
2012
Elections for the office of Wyoming House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 21, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Donald Burkhart (R) defeated George Bagby (D) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary elections.[14][15][16]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George Bagby | 47.3% | 1,544 | |
| Republican | Donald Burkhart Incumbent |
52.6% | 1,717 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 0.1% | 4 | |
| Total Votes | 3,265 | |||
Campaign contributions
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From 2000 to 2024, candidates for Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 raised a total of $150,692.
Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $6,552 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Wyoming House of Representatives District 15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2024 | $0 | 3 | $0 |
| 2022 | $26,950 | 2 | $13,475 |
| 2020 | $22,780 | 2 | $11,390 |
| 2016 | $18,033 | 2 | $9,017 |
| 2014 | $9,600 | 1 | $9,600 |
| 2012 | $20,497 | 2 | $10,249 |
| 2010 | $15,026 | 2 | $7,513 |
| 2008 | $2,700 | 1 | $2,700 |
| 2006 | $9,973 | 2 | $4,987 |
| 2004 | $10,512 | 2 | $5,256 |
| 2002 | $7,050 | 2 | $3,525 |
| 2000 | $7,571 | 2 | $3,786 |
| Total | $150,692 | 23 | $6,552 |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Justia, "2020 Wyoming Statutes Title 22 - Elections Chapter 2 - General Provisions Section 22-2-107 - When Elected State and County Officers Assume Offices.," accessed November 4, 2021
- ↑ Wyoming Constitution, "Article 3, Section 2," accessed February 9, 2023
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ Wyoming Legislature, "Wyoming Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021 (Statute 22-18-111 (iii)-(A))
- ↑ Wyoming Tribune Eagle, "Senate sends 60-30 redistricting plan back to House," March 3, 2022
- ↑ Casper Star-Tribune, "Wyoming House votes down redistricting map, triggers joint committee," March 8, 2022
- ↑ Wyoming Legislature, "HB0100 - Redistricting of the legislature.," accessed March 29, 2022
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 All About Redistricting, "Wyoming," accessed April 28, 2015
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official General Election Results," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2016
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Docs/2012/2012PrimaryRoster.pdf Wyoming Secretary of State, 2012 Primary Candidate Roster, accessed October 7, 2013]
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, Wyoming Primary Election, August 21, 2012
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, Wyoming General Election, November 6, 2012
