Scott Clem (born April 6, 1984) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 31st district from 2015 to 2021.[1]

Scott Clem
Scott Clem at Campbell County League of Women Voters' General Election Candidates' Forum in Gillette, Wyoming
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 31st district
In office
January 5, 2015 – January 4, 2021
Preceded byTom Lubnau
Succeeded byJohn Bear
Personal details
Born (1984-04-06) April 6, 1984 (age 40)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseChelsie Clem
Children4
ResidenceGillette, Wyoming
Alma materSheridan College
ProfessionCase Manager

Elections

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2014

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After incumbent Republican Representative and Speaker of the House Tom Lubnau announced his retirement, Clem announced his candidacy. He defeated Brenda Schladweiler in the Republican primary and then defeated Democratic candidate Billy Montgomery in the general election, 79% to 21%.

2016

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Clem ran unopposed in the Republican primary, and defeated Democrat Dylan Czarnecki in the general election with 89% of the vote.[2]

Personal life

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Clem is the former pastor at Central Baptist Church in Gillette. Clem has been paralyzed from the waist down since the age 19 due to injuries sustained in a skiing incident at Deer Mountain in the Black Hills.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Scott Clem". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  2. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  3. ^ Nickerson, Gregory (September 3, 2015). "Rep. Scott Clem: Gillette pastor and youth case manager". Retrieved August 11, 2020.
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