Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 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.
Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of the Wyoming House of Representatives. Majority control of the chamber was held by the Republican Party, which saw a net loss of one seat following the general election. The party held 51 seats, down from 52. The Democratic Party gained a single seat, increasing their holdings from eight to nine.
Incumbents retiring
A total of nine incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Semlek |  Republican |
House District 1 |
| Kathy Davison | Republican |
House District 18 |
| Keith Gingery | Republican |
House District 23 |
| Thomas E. Lubnau, II | Republican |
House District 31 |
| W. Patrick Goggles |  Democratic |
House District 33 |
| Lynn Hutchings | Republican |
House District 42 |
| Matt Greene | Republican |
House District 45 |
| Gregg Blikre | Republican |
House District 53 |
| Carl Loucks | Republican |
House District 59 |
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Wyoming House of Representatives:
| Wyoming House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
| Democratic Party | 8 | 9 | |
| Republican Party | 52 | 51 | |
| Total | 60 | 60 | |
Competitiveness
Candidates unopposed by a major party
In 40 (66.7%) of the 60 seats up for election in 2014, there was only one major party candidate running for election. A total of 4 Democrats and 36 Republicans were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 20 (33.3%) of the 60 districts up for election.
Competitive
- District 33: Andi LeBeau (D) was defeated by Jim Allen (R) in the general election. Incumbent W. Patrick Goggles won the general election by a margin of victory of 4 percent in 2012.
- District 45: Charles Pelkey (D) defeated Charles Young (R) in the general election. Incumbent Matt Greene won the general election by a margin of victory of 2 percent in 2012.
- District 48: Incumbent Mark Baker (R) defeated Joe Barbuto (D) in the general election. Baker won the general election by a margin of victory of 3 percent in 2012.
Primary challenges
A total of 21 incumbents faced primary competition on August 19. Nine incumbents did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 30 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. Four incumbents were defeated by primary challengers:
- District 5: Incumbent Matt Teeters (R) was defeated by Cheri Steinmetz.
- District 25: Incumbent Republican Dave Blevins was defeated by Dan Laursen.
- District 30: Incumbent Kathy Coleman (R) was defeated by Mark Jennings.
- District 52: Incumbent Republican Troy Mader was defeated by William Pownall.
The four victorious challengers face no general election opposition in each of the districts.
Retiring incumbents
Nine incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 51 (85.0%) of the current 60 incumbents ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, one Democrat and eight Republicans, can be found above.
Qualifications
Section 2 of Article 3 of the Wyoming Constitution states, "Senators shall be elected for the term of four (4) years and representatives for the term of two (2) years. The senators elected at the first election shall be divided by lot into two classes as nearly equal as may be. The seats of senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the first two years, and of the second class at the expiration of four years. 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."
List of candidates
District 1
Note: Incumbent Mark Semlek (R) did not run for re-election.
August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
August 19 Republican primary:
- Bruce Brown: 1,092
- Ted Davis: 692
- Tyler Lindholm: 1,321
November 4 General election candidates:
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- Tyler Lindholm: 3,173
District 2
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Hans Hunt - Incumbent Hunt was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Hans Hunt
November 4 General election candidates:
- Hans Hunt: 2,985
District 3
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Doug Gerard: 851
- Eric Barlow: 959 - Incumbent Barlow was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Eric Barlow: 2,222
District 4
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Dan R. Kirkbride - Incumbent Kirkbride was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Dan R. Kirkbride
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan R. Kirkbride: 3,326
District 5
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Cheri Steinmetz: 1,270
- Matt Teeters: 867 - Incumbent Teeters was first appointed to the chamber in 2006.
- Cheri Steinmetz: 1,270
November 4 General election candidates:
- Cheri Steinmetz: 2,776
District 6
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Chris Sorge: 532
- James W. Noblin, Jr.: 317
- Richard L. Cannady: 1,121 - Incumbent Cannady was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Liz Batton: 494
- Richard L. Cannady: 2,341
District 7
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Sue Wilson - Incumbent Wilson was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Sue Wilson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sue Wilson: 3,386
District 8
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Bob Nicholas - Incumbent Nicholas was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Bob Nicholas
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bob Nicholas: 2,481
District 9
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- David Zwonitzer: 850 - Incumbent Zwonitzer was first appointed to the chamber in 2006.
- Kelly G. Sebastian: 550
- David Zwonitzer: 850
Note: Mary M. Boud was removed from the candidate list before the primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Weiland: 1,091
- David Zwonitzer: 1,444
District 10
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- John Eklund: 1,186 - Incumbent Eklund was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Anthony Bouchard: 567
- Donn L. Edmunds: 242
- John Eklund: 1,186
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gaylan D. Wright Sr.: 774
- John Eklund: 2,282
District 11
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- Mary A. Throne - Incumbent Throne was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Mary A. Throne
- August 19 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary A. Throne: 1,093
- Phil Regeski: 863
District 12
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- Lee R. Filer - Incumbent Filer was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Lee R. Filer
- August 19 Republican primary:
Note: David Kniseley withdrew before the primary.
Note: Harlan Edmonds won the primary as a write-in candidate.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Lee R. Filer: 839
- Harlan Edmonds: 930
District 13
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- Cathy Connolly - Incumbent Connolly was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Cathy Connolly
Note: Pedro Rampolla was removed from the candidate list.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Cathy Connolly: 1,571
District 14
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Kermit Brown - Incumbent Brown was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- Kermit Brown
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kermit C. Brown: 1,722
District 15
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Donald Burkhart - Incumbent Burkhart was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Donald Burkhart
November 4 General election candidates:
- Donald Burkhart: 1,700
District 16
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Ruth Ann Petroff - Incumbent Petroff was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Ruth Ann Petroff
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ruth Ann Petroff: 1,947
District 17
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Stephen Watt - Incumbent Watt was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Stephen Watt
November 4 General election candidates:
- JoAnn Dayton: 1,218
- Stephen Watt: 894
District 18
Note: Incumbent Kathy Davison (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Fred A. Baldwin: 1,077
- Lyle L. Williams: 457
- Fred A. Baldwin: 1,077
November 4 General election candidates:
- Michele Irwin: 719
- Fred A. Baldwin: 2,297
District 19
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Allen Jaggi: 1,477 - Incumbent Jaggi was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Dan Jay Covolo: 570
- Allen Jaggi: 1,477
November 4 General election candidates:
- Pete Roitz: 806
- Allen Jaggi: 1,897
District 20
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Albert Sommers - Incumbent Sommers was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Albert Sommers
November 4 General election candidates:
- Albert Sommers: 2,554
District 21
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Robert McKim - Incumbent McKim was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Robert McKim
November 4 General election candidates:
- Robert McKim: 2,606
District 22
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Marti Halverson - Incumbent Halverson was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Marti Halverson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Natalia Macker: 1,224
- Marti Halverson: 1,991
District 23
Note: Incumbent Keith Gingery (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Wallace "Wally" Ulrich: 478
- Jim Darwiche: 670
November 4 General election candidates:
- Andy Schwartz: 2,133
- Jim Darwiche: 1,697
District 24
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Sam Krone: 1,487 - Incumbent Krone was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Robert (Bob) Berry: 783
- Sam Krone: 1,487
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sam Krone: 2,581
District 25
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Dan Laursen: 1,062
- Dave Blevins: 869 - Incumbent Blevins was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Dan Laursen: 1,062
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Laursen: 2,114
District 26
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Elaine D. Harvey - Incumbent Harvey was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Elaine D. Harvey
Note: Joyce Collins did not appear on the primary election ballot, as Wyoming does not hold minor party primaries.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Elaine D. Harvey: 1,907
Joyce Collins: 1,179
District 27
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Mike Greear - Incumbent Greear was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Mike Greear
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Greear: 2,650
District 28
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Nathan Winters - Incumbent Winters was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Nathan Winters
November 4 General election candidates:
- Nathan Winters: 2,989
District 29
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- John W. Patton: 600 - Incumbent Patton was elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Ryan Mulholland: 578
- John W. Patton: 600
November 4 General election candidates:
- John W. Patton: 2,012
District 30
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Kathy Coleman: 501 - Incumbent Coleman was first appointed to the chamber in October 2012.
- Mark Jennings: 961
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mark Jennings: 2,068
District 31
Note: Incumbent Thomas E. Lubnau, II (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Brenda Schladweiler: 566
- Scott Clem: 632
November 4 General election candidates:
- Billy Montgomery: 425
- Scott Clem: 1,577
District 32
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Norine A. Kasperik - Incumbent Kasperik was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Norine A. Kasperik
November 4 General election candidates:
- Norine A. Kasperik: 2,405
District 33
Note: Incumbent W. Patrick Goggles (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- Andi LeBeau: 307
- Wilfred J. Ferris, III: 142
- Andi LeBeau: 307
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Daniel Cardenas: 157
- Jim Allen: 678
November 4 General election candidates:
- Andi LeBeau: 1,019
- Jim Allen: 1,149
District 34
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Frank Lajeunesse: 114
- Pat L. Moore: 420
- Rita Campbell: 892 - Incumbent Campbell was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Tim Salazar: 678
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rita Campbell: 2,494
District 35
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Ed Opella: 850
- Kendell Kroeker: 1,047 - Incumbent Kroeker was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kendell Kroeker: 2,519
District 36
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- Eric Nelson: 243
- Pam Brown: 80
- Eric Nelson: 243
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Gerald S. Gay - Incumbent Gay was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Gerald S. Gay
November 4 General election candidates:
- Eric Nelson: 1,051
- Gerald S. Gay: 1,219
District 37
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Steve Harshman: 1,352 - Incumbent Harshman was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Gregory Flesvig: 549
- Steve Harshman: 1,352
Note: Anthony “Edis” Allen earned the Independent nomination without a primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steve Harshman: 2,477
Anthony “Edis” Allen: 907
District 38
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Tom Walters - Incumbent Walters was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Tom Walters
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Walters: 2,261
District 39
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- Stan Blake - Incumbent Blake was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Stan Blake
- August 19 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Stan Blake: 1,644
District 40
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Jenny Wuerker: 1,226
- Mike Madden: 1,609 - Incumbent Madden was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Madden: 2,827
District 41
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- Ken A. Esquibel - Incumbent Esquibel was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- Ken A. Esquibel
- August 19 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ken A. Esquibel: 1,479
- Donna Roofe: 987
District 42
Note: Incumbent Lynn Hutchings (R) ran for State Senate District 5.
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Theodore "Jim" Blackburn: 983
- Tom Jones: 790
- Theodore "Jim" Blackburn: 983
Note: Ron Frost was removed from the candidate list.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gary L. Datus: 909
- Theodore "Jim" Blackburn: 1,800
District 43
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Bill Henderson: 416
- Dan Zwonitzer: 558 - Incumbent Zwonitzer was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
Note: Larry Shepard withdrew before the primary.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Zwonitzer: 1,474
District 44
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- James W. Byrd - Incumbent Byrd was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- James W. Byrd
- August 19 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- James W. Byrd: 1,113
District 45
Note: Incumbent Matt Greene (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Charles F. Pelkey: 1,115
- Charles "C.J." Young: 989
District 46
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Glenn Moniz - Incumbent Moniz was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Glenn Moniz
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Selmer: 1,579
- Glenn Moniz: 1,826
District 47
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Jerry Paxton: 1,113 - Incumbent Paxton was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Julie McCallister: 510
- Jerry Paxton: 1,113
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jerry Paxton: 2,480
District 48
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Mark Baker - Incumbent Baker was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Mark Baker
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Barbuto: 1,122
- Mark Baker: 1,149
District 49
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Garry C. Piiparinen: 982 - Incumbent Piiparinen was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Rick O'Driscoll: 672
- Garry C. Piiparinen: 982
November 4 General election candidates:
- Larissa Sneider: 417
- Garry C. Piiparinen: 1,333
- Clarence Vranish: 724
District 50
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Charles M. Cloud: 906
- David Northrup: 1,416 - Incumbent Northrup was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Northrup: 2,726
District 51
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Rosie Berger - Incumbent Berger was first elected to the chamber in 2002.
- Rosie Berger
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rosie Berger: 3,233
District 52
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- William (Bill) Pownall: 855
- Troy Mader: 540 - Incumbent Mader was first appointed on February 11, 2014.
- William (Bill) Pownall: 855
November 4 General election candidates:
- William (Bill) Pownall: 1,724
District 53
Note: Incumbent Gregg Blikre (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Christopher R. Knapp: 551
- Roy Edwards: 674
November 4 General election candidates:
- Roy Edwards: 1,540
District 54
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Lloyd Charles Larsen - Incumbent Larsen was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Lloyd Charles Larsen
November 4 General election candidates:
- Lloyd Charles Larsen: 2,778
District 55
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- David R. Miller - Incumbent Miller was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
- David R. Miller
November 4 General election candidates:
- David R. Miller: 2,469
District 56
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Tim Stubson - Incumbent Stubson was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Tim Stubson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tim Stubson: 1,929
District 57
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Chuck Gray: 503
- Thomas A. Lockhart: 552 - Incumbent Lockhart was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Thomas A. Lockhart: 1,733
District 58
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 19 Republican primary:
- Tom Reeder - Incumbent Reeder was first appointed to the chamber in October 2011.
- Tom Reeder
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Reeder: 1,585
District 59
Note: Incumbent Carl Loucks (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- August 19 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Laurie Longtine: 762
- Bunky Loucks: 1,325
District 60
- August 19 Democratic primary:
- John L. Freeman - Incumbent Freeman was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- John L. Freeman
- August 19 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- John L. Freeman: 1,518
- Bill Hooley: 1,229
See also
External links
- Secretary of State 2014 Primary Candidate Roster
- Secretary of State 2014 Withdrawn Primary Election Candidate Roster
- Official primary election results
- Wyoming Secretary of State, 2014 Official General Election Results
