Dan Laursen (born March 9, 1960) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate representing District 19 since 2023. Laursen served as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 25 from January 5, 2015 to 2023.[1]
Dan Laursen | |
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| Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 19th district | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | R. J. Kost |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – 2023 | |
| Preceded by | David Blevins |
| Succeeded by | David Northrup |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 9, 1960 Laramie, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Denise Laursen |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Powell, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northwest College University of Wyoming |
Elections
edit2014
editLaursen challenged one-term incumbent David Blevins in the Republican primary. He defeated Blevins, 55% to 45%. Laursen was then elected unopposed in the general election.
2016
editLaursen was challenged by former Representative David Blevins in the Republican primary. Laursen defeated Blevins with 58% of the vote. He faced Democrat Shane Tillotson in the general election and defeated Tillotson with 78.9% of the vote.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Dan Laursen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
External links
edit- Official page at the Wyoming Legislature
- Profile from Ballotpedia
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