Drew Perkins
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Drew A. Perkins (born March 21, 1956) is an American politician who served in the Wyoming Senate from the 29th district as a member of the Republican Party. He served as President of the Senate from 2019 to 2021.
Drew Perkins | |
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President of the Wyoming Senate | |
In office January 8, 2019 – January 12, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Eli Bebout[1] |
Succeeded by | Dan Dockstader |
Majority Leader of the Wyoming Senate | |
In office 2017–2019 | |
Preceded by | Phil Nicholas[2] |
Succeeded by | Dan Dockstader[3] |
Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 29th district | |
In office January 3, 2007 – January 2, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Bill Hawks |
Succeeded by | Bob Ide |
Member of the Natrona County Commission | |
In office September 29, 2003 – 2006 | |
Preceded by | Mike Haigler |
Personal details | |
Born | (1956-03-21) March 21, 1956 (age 68) Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kristie Marie Dittburner |
Children | 2 |
Education | Brigham Young University (BS) Southeastern University (MS) University of Wyoming (JD) |
Perkins was born in Boise, Idaho, and educated at Brigham Young University, Southeastern University, and the University of Wyoming. He entered politics in the 2000s with unsuccessful campaigns for a seat on the Natrona County Commission, but was appointed to the commission in 2003. He served on the commission until his election to the Wyoming Senate. In the state senate he rose from Vice President to Majority Leader and then to President of the Senate.