Mark Baker is an American politician and Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing the 60th district since January 4, 2021. Baker previously served as a representative from the 48th district from January 8, 2013, until his resignation on May 15, 2017.[1][2][3]
Mark Baker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Freeman |
| Constituency | 60th district |
| In office January 8, 2013 – May 15, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. Barbuto |
| Succeeded by | Clark Stith |
| Constituency | 48th district |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S. |
Elections
edit2012
editChallenging incumbent Democratic Representative Joseph M. Barbuto for the District 48 seat, Baker was unopposed for the August 21, 2012 Republican Primary, winning with 374 votes,[4] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 1,723 votes (49.5%) against Barbuto.[5]
2014
editBaker faced a rematch against former Democratic Representative Joseph M. Barbuto. Baker ran unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Barbuto by 27 votes, taking 50.4% of the vote.[6]
2016
editBaker ran unopposed in the Republican primary, and defeated Democratic Western Wyoming Community College administrator Jackie Freeze with 58.3% of the vote.[7]
References
edit- ^ "House District 60: Representative Mark Baker". Cheyenne, Wyoming: Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ "Mark Baker's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- ^ "Rep. Mark Baker, state lawmaker, resigns". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 21, 2012" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 48. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 6, 2012" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 48. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 4, 2014" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 48. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 24. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
External links
edit- Official page at the Wyoming Legislature
- Profile at Vote Smart
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