Wyatt Agar
Wyatt Agar (born October 2, 1981) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate representing District 20 since January 10, 2017.[1]
Wyatt Agar | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 20th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Geis |
| Succeeded by | Ed Cooper (elect) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1981 Weiser, Idaho |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Joey Agar |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Thermopolis, Wyoming |
| Profession | Rancher, small business owner |
Career
Agar is a rancher and partner in the Durbin Creek Ranch outside of Thermopolis. He previously served as Vice Chairman and Secretary for the Hot Springs County Republican Party.[2]
Elections
2016
When incumbent Republican Senator Gerald Geis announced his retirement, Agar announced his candidacy for the seat.[3] Agar defeated Ron Harvey and Bob Bayuk in the Republican primary with 57% of the vote. He defeated Democrat Mary Jane Norskog in the general election with 82% of the vote.[4]
References
- "Wyatt Agar". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- "Wyatt Agar (R), candidate for Wyoming State Senate, District 20". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- "Thermopolis rancher declares for Senate District 20". Northern Wyoming Daily News. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- "Statewide Senate Candidates Unofficial Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
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