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Jared Olsen (born October 10, 1987) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 11 since January 10, 2017.[1]
Jared Olsen | |
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Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Mary Throne |
Personal details | |
Born | Evanston, Wyoming, U.S. | October 10, 1987
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Dani Olsen |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |
Alma mater | Weber State University University of Wyoming |
Profession | Lawyer |
Website | Olsen for Wyoming House District 11 |
Prior to his election to the state legislature, Olsen was chairman of the Laramie County Republican Party.[2] He is also an attorney in Cheyenne. After the 2020 election, Olsen was also elected to be the Majority Whip of the house.[3]
Olsen challenged incumbent Democratic Representative and House Minority Leader Mary Throne for the seat. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Throne in the general election with 51% of the vote.[4]
Olsen ran unopposed in the August 21, 2018 Republican Primary and defeated Calob Taylor, a Democrat, in the November 6, 2018 General Election with 1,275 votes (53.6%).[5][6]
Olsen ran unopposed in the August 18, 2020 Republican Primary and defeated Amy Spieker, a Democrat, in the November 3, 2020 General Election with 1,807 votes (55.0%).[7][8]
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