Mike Yin
Michael Yin (born March 14, 1986) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 16. He was elected on November 6, 2018.[1] He is Wyoming's first Chinese-American legislator.[2]
Mike Yin | |
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| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Gierau |
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| Born | March 14, 1986 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Jackson, Wyoming |
| Alma mater | Carnegie Mellon University |
| Profession | Software developer |
| Website | electmikeyin.com |
Career
Prior to his election to the Wyoming House of Representatives, Yin served as vice chair for the Teton County Democratic Party.[3] He had also worked in the technology industry for a decade.[3]
Wyoming House of Representatives
Yin ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination and defeated Republican Barbara Allen in the general election.[1]
Allen led in a local poll conducted by the Buckrail media outlet prior to the election.[4]
References
- "Mike Yin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- Cottier, Cody (7 November 2018). "Teton's Dems win state contests". Jackson Hole News and Guide. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- Cottier, Cody (31 October 2018). "Candidates for House District 16". Jackson Hole News and Guide. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- "How our readers see it: 2018 Buckrail Election Poll Results". Buckrail. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
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