Dan Laursen Explained

Dan Laursen
State Senate:Wyoming
District:19th
Term Start:2023
Predecessor:R. J. Kost
State House2:Wyoming
District2:25th
Term Start2:January 5, 2015
Term End2:2023
Predecessor2:David Blevins
Successor2:David Northrup
Birth Date:9 March 1960
Birth Place:Laramie, Wyoming, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Denise Laursen
Children:2
Residence:Powell, Wyoming, U.S.
Alma Mater:Northwest College
University of Wyoming

Dan Laursen (born March 9, 1960) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate representing District 19 since 2023. Laursen served as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 25 from January 5, 2015 to 2023.[1]

Elections

2014

Laursen challenged one-term incumbent David Blevins in the Republican primary. He defeated Blevins, 55% to 45%. Laursen was then elected unopposed in the general election.

2016

Laursen was challenged by former Representative David Blevins in the Republican primary. Laursen defeated Blevins with 58% of the vote. He faced Democrat Shane Tillotson in the general election and defeated Tillotson with 78.9% of the vote.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dan Laursen . Ballotpedia . November 13, 2024.
  2. Web site: Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016 . Wyoming Secretary of State . May 17, 2017.