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Sandy Newsome is a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 24 since January 8, 2019.[1] Prior to her election, Newsome was a member of the Wyoming Board of Tourism from 2011 until 2017.[2]
Sandy Newsome | |
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Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Scott Court |
Personal details | |
Born | Sterling, Colorado, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Bob |
Children | 1 |
Residence(s) | Cody, Wyoming, U.S. |
Alma mater | Colorado State University |
Profession | Businesswoman |
After incumbent Republican Representative Sam Krone was charged with embezzlement, Newsome ran for the District 24 seat as an independent, having missed the filing deadline.[2] She placed third in the general election, behind Republican nominee and Representative-elect Scott Court and Democratic nominee Paul Fees.[3]
When incumbent Republican Representative Scott Court declined to run for reelection, Newsome ran as a Republican, and won the primary with 60% of the vote.[3] She defeated Democrat Paul Fees with 72% of the vote.[4]
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