Mike Gierau

Mike Gierau (born March 18, 1959) is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 16 from 2017 until 2019.[1] In January 2019, he was sworn in as a member of the Wyoming Senate representing District 17.[2]

Mike Gierau
Member of the Wyoming Senate
from the 17th district
Assumed office
January 7, 2019
Preceded byLeland Christensen
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 16th district
In office
January 10, 2017 – January 7, 2019
Preceded byRuth Petroff
Succeeded byMike Yin
Personal details
Born (1959-03-18) March 18, 1959
Klamath Falls, Oregon
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Paty Gierau
ResidenceJackson Hole, Wyoming
Alma materSan Francisco State University
ProfessionBusiness owner

Career

Prior to his election to the Wyoming House of Representatives, Gierau served on the Jackson Hole City Council and Teton County Board of Commissioners.[3] Gierau has been the owner of Jedediah Corporation in Jackson since 1980.

Gierau was one of four Wyoming superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[4] During the convention roll call, all four superdelegates endorsed Hillary Clinton for President over Bernie Sanders.

Elections

2016

When incumbent Republican Representative Ruth Petroff announced her retirement, Gierau announced his candidacy for the seat. Gierau ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination and was unopposed for the general election.[5]

2018

When incumbent Republican state senator Leland Christensen ran for state treasurer and did not seek reelection in the State Senate, Gierau ran to fill his seat. Gierau was unopposed in the Democratic primary, and defeated Republican Kate Mead in the general election.[6]

Senate District 17 General Election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Gierau 6,008 62.27%
Republican Kate Mead 3,631 37.67%
Write-in Write-In 9 0.09%
Total votes 9,648 100.00%
Majority 2,377 24.63%
Invalid or blank votes 205 N/A
Democratic gain from Republican

References
  1. "Mike Gierau". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  2. "Mike Gierau". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  3. "Mike Gierau (D), candidate for Wyoming State House of Representatives, District 16". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  4. "2016 Democratic National Convention Unpledged Delegate By State" (PDF). Vox.com. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  5. "Statewide House Candidates Unofficial Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  6. Cottier, Cody (7 November 2018). "Teton's Dems win state contests". Jackson Hole News and Guide. Retrieved 8 November 2018.


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