Ken Chestek is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing the 13th district since January 10, 2023.[1] He is also a professor of law emeritus at the University of Wyoming College of Law.[2]

Ken Chestek
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 13th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2023
Preceded byCathy Connolly
Personal details
BornCincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Laramie, Wyoming, U.S.
Alma materPenn State University (BA)
University of Pittsburgh (JD)
ProfessionProfessor

Political career

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Chestek first ran for the Wyoming House of Representatives in 2016 when incumbent Republican representative Glenn Moniz of the 46th district retired to run for the state senate. He won the Democratic primary unopposed, but was defeated in the general election by Bill Haley, receiving 42% of the vote.[3]

When incumbent Democrat and House Minority Leader Cathy Connolly declined to run for reelection, Chestek announced his candidacy and won the Democratic primary on August 16, 2022, unopposed.[4] He then won the general election on November 8, 2022, defeating Republican nominee Wayne Pinch with 60% of the vote.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "House District 13: Representative Ken Chestek". Legislature of the State of Wyoming. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Ken Chestek". University of Wyoming. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "Ken Chestek". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  4. ^ "Statewide House Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election – August 16, 2022" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Statewide House Official Summary Wyoming General Election – November 8, 2022" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
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