Sandy Newsome
Sandy Newsome is a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 24 since January 8, 2019.[1] Prior to her election, Newsome was a member of the Wyoming Board of Tourism from 2011 until 2017.[2]
Sandy Newsome | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Court |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sterling, Colorado |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Bob |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Cody, Wyoming |
| Alma mater | Colorado State University |
| Profession | Businesswoman |
Elections
2016
After incumbent Republican Representative Sam Krone was charged with embezzlement, Newsome ran for the District 24 seat as an independent, having missed the filing deadline.[2] She placed third in the general election, behind Republican nominee and Representative-elect Scott Court and Democratic nominee Paul Fees.[3]
2018
When incumbent Republican Representative Scott Court declined to run for reelection, Newsome ran as a Republican, and won the primary with 60% of the vote.[3] She defeated Democrat Paul Fees with 72% of the vote.[4]
References
- "Representative Sandy Newsome". www.wyoleg.gov. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
- "Cody businesswoman again running for Legislature". Powell Tribune. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- "Sandy Newsome". Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 6, 2018" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved January 7, 2019.