Jim Blackburn (politician)

Jim Blackburn
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 42nd district
Assumed office
January 5, 2015
Preceded by Lynn Hutchings
Personal details
Born (1943-07-02) July 2, 1943
Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Judy Blackburn
Children 3
Residence Cheyenne, Wyoming
Religion Christian

Theodore "Jim" Blackburn (born 2 July 1943) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 30 since January 5, 2015.[1]

Elections

2010

Blackburn challenged incumbent Republican Representative Pete Illoway in the Republican primary and lost, 58% to 42%.

2014

After incumbent Republican Representative Lynn Hutchings retired to run for the Wyoming Senate, Blackburn announced his candidacy. He defeated Tom Jones in the Republican primary with 55% of the vote. Blackburn defeated Democrat Gary Datus in the general election, 66% to 34%.

2016

Blackburn is running unopposed for the Republican nomination, and will face Democrat Juliet Daniels in the general election.

References

  1. "Jim Blackburn". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
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