Chad Banks is an American politician and Democratic former member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing the 17th district from January 12, 2021 until January 10, 2023.[1]
Chad Banks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 12, 2021 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | JoAnn Dayton-Selman |
| Succeeded by | J.T. Larson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S. |
A resident of Rock Springs, prior to his election to the state legislature he served as manager of the Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency,[2] and previously served on the city council.[3] He is a graduate of the University of Wyoming and Western Wyoming Community College.[2]
He was one of three LGBT legislators in the current legislative session, alongside the reelected Cathy Connolly and Dan Zwonitzer, and the fourth out LGBT legislator in state history following the defeat of Sara Burlingame.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Wyoming election 2020: Statewide legislative results". Casper Star-Tribune, November 4, 2020.
- ^ a b "2020 Primary Election Edition: Wyoming House District 17, Democrat, Chad Banks". Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, August 10, 2020.
- ^ a b Trudy Ring, "Wyoming's Out Politicians Make Voices Heard, Seek Hate-Crimes Law". The Advocate, October 30, 2020.
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