Jim Blackburn (politician)
Theodore "Jim" Blackburn (born 2 July 1943) is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 42 since January 5, 2015.[1]
Jim Blackburn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Lynn Hutchings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 2, 1943 Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, Wyoming |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Judy Blackburn |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Cheyenne, Wyoming |
Elections
2010
Blackburn challenged incumbent Republican Representative Pete Illoway in the Republican primary and lost, 58% to 42%.
2014
After incumbent Republican Representative Lynn Hutchings retired to run for the Wyoming Senate, Blackburn announced his candidacy. He defeated Tom Jones in the Republican primary with 55% of the vote. Blackburn defeated Democrat Gary Datus in the general election, 66% to 34%.
2016
Blackburn ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, and defeated Democrat Juliet Daniels in the general election with 68.3% of the vote.[2]
References
- "Jim Blackburn". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
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