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Colin Simpson
| Colin M. Simpson | |
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| Wyoming House of Representatives District 24 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 1999 | |
| Term in office ended 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
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It has been reported that Simpson will not seek re-election to the House. On March 18, 2010, he launched his campaign for governor.[1] He lost in the primary, coming in fourth.
Simpson earned his BA from Colorado College in 1982. He went on to receive his JD from the University of Wyoming in 1985.
Simpson has worked as an attorney for Simpson, Kepler and Edwards, Limited Liability Company since 1986.
Simpson served as Precinct Committeeman from 1988 to 1994 and as State Central Committeeman from 1992 to 1996. He then joined the Wyoming State House of Representatives in 1999. From 2005 to 2006, he served as House Speaker Pro Tempore. Simpson then served as House Majority Floor Leader from 2007 to 2008. He has been Speaker of the House since 2009.
Committee assignments
Elections
2010
Simpson did not run for re-election to the Wyoming House of Representatives, District 24. He instead ran for Governor.
Simpson lost in the August 17 primary. He came in fourth with 15.74% of the vote.
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Simpson collected $5,200 in campaign contributions.[2] The four largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wyoming Realtors Associations | $1,500 |
| Wyoming Contractors Association | $500 |
| Williams Companies PAC | $400 |
| Chevron Corporation | $400 |
Personal
Simpson and his wife, Debbie, have two children.
External links
- Colin Simpson's campaign website
- Wyoming House of Representatives - Rep. Colin Simpson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Colin Simpson on Facebook
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Wyoming House of Representatives District 24 1999–2010 |
Succeeded by Sam Krone |
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