Tom Walters (American politician)
Tom Walters[1] | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Brechtel |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kade Walters |
| Alma mater | University of Wyoming |
| Profession | Rancher |
Tom Walters[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 38 since January 8, 2013. Walters was a candidate for the Wyoming Senate District 30 seat in 2004 and 2008.
Education
[edit]Walters graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in 1994, and earned his BS from the University of Wyoming.
Elections
[edit]- 2012 When Republican Representative Bob Brechtel ran for Wyoming Senate and left the House District 38 seat open, Walters won the August 21, 2012 Republican Primary with 958 votes (69.5%),[3] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 3,585 votes.[4]
- 2004 Walters challenged incumbent Senator Charles Scott for the Senate District 30 seat. Walters lost the August 17, 2004 Republican Primary to Scott;[5] Scott won the November 2, 2004 General election.
- 2008 Walters challenged Senator Scott in a rematch in the August 19, 2002 Republican Primary, but again lost to Scott.[6] Scott was unopposed for the November 4, 2008 General election and has held the seat since 1983.
Personal life
[edit]Walters is the son of Donald and Betty Walters, he is the oldest of three kids. Walters is married to Kade Walters, he manages a ranch outside of Casper.
References
[edit]- ^ "Representative Tom Walters". Cheyenne, Wyoming: Wyoming Legislature. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ^ "Tom Walters' Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 21, 2012" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 38. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 6, 2012" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 38. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ^ "Legislative Candidates' Abstract - Official Wyoming Primary Election Results - August 17, 2004" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 6. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ^ "Republican Statewide Legislative Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 19, 2008" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 4. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
External links
[edit]- Official page at the Wyoming Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
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