May 22, 2013
Rep. Cynthia M. Lummis (R-Wyo.)
- District: Wyoming -- At Large
- Residence: Cheyenne
- Born: September 10, 1954; Cheyenne, Wyo.
- Religion: Lutheran - Missouri Synod
- Family: Husband, Al Wiederspahn; one child
- Education: U. of Wyoming, B.S. 1976 (animal science); U. of Wyoming, B.S. 1978 (biology); U. of Wyoming, J.D. 1985
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: Wyo. House, 1979-83, 1985-93; Wyo. Senate, 1993-95; Wyo. State Lands and Investment acting director, 1997-98; Wyo. treasurer, 1999-2007; U.S. House, 2009-present
- Elected: Elected: 2008 (3rd term)
- Committee Assignments: Natural Resources (Energy & Mineral Resources; Public Lands and Environmental Regulations; Water & Power); Oversight & Government Reform (Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs; National Security); Science, Space & Technology (Energy - Chairwoman; Research)
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State Information: Wyoming -- At Large
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Cynthia Lummis (R) | 166,452 | 68.9% |
| Chris Henrichsen (D) | 57,573 | 23.8% | ||
| Richard Brubaker (LIBERT) | 8,442 | 3.5% | ||
| Daniel Cummings (CONSTL) | 4,963 | 2% | ||
| Don Wills (WCP) | 3,775 | 1.6% |
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Barack Obama: 28% | Mitt Romney: 69% | |
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 33% | John McCain: 65% |
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