Drew Perkins
| Drew Perkins | ||
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| Wyoming State Senate District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 13, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $150/day | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Brigham Young University, 1980 | |
| Master's | Southeastern University, 1983 | |
| J.D. | University of Wyoming, 1992 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 21, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Boise, ID | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | LDS | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Perkins previously was Vice Chair/Commissioner for Natrona County Commission from 2002 to 2004. He also served as Chair/Commissioner for Natrona County Commission from 2003 to 2006.
Perkins is an attorney. Perkins earned his BS in Accounting from Brigham Young University in 1980. He then earned his MS in Taxation from Southeastern University in 1983. In 1992, he earned his JD from the University of Wyoming.
After earning his degree, Perkins worked as Chief Financial Officer/Controller for Satron Corporation from 1980 to 1989. He worked for Brown, Drew, Massey as an Attorney from 1992 to 1996. Perkins has worked as an Attorney for Perkins and Powers Professional Corporation since 1997.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Perkins served on the following committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Joint Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Perkins served on these committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
| • Joint Judiciary, Chair | ||||
| • Revenue | ||||
| • Joint Revenue | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Perkins served on these committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Revenue | ||||
Elections
2010
Drew Perkins was re-elected to the Wyoming State Senate, District 29. He was unopposed in the August 17, 2010 primary. He was unopposed in the November 2, 2010 general election.[2][3]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 29 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Drew Perkins (R)
|
4,685 | |||
| Wyoming State Senate, District 29 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Drew Perkins (R)
|
2,586 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Drew Perkins was elected to the Wyoming State Senate, District 29. [4]
Drew Perkins raised $12,485 for his campaign, while Larry Clapp raised $41,977.[5]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 29 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Drew Perkins
|
3,335 | |||
| Larry Clapp | 3,196 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Perkins received $4,774 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[6]
| Wyoming State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Drew Perkins's campaign in 2010 | |
| Conpac Contractors PAC | $500 |
| Marathon Oil | $500 |
| Williams Companies | $500 |
| Holding, R E Earl | $400 |
| Chevron Corp | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $4,774 |
2006
In the year 2006, Drew Perkins raised $12,485 for his campaign. [7]
His top four contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Natraon County Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Wyoming Republican Party | $1,000 |
| Wyoming Association of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Wyoming Contractors Association | $700 |
Personal
Drew and his wife Kristie have two children.[8]
Recent news
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Drew Perkins News Feed
- Videos: Wyoming Legislature in Review - Casper Star-Tribune Online
- Hospice bill proves good common-sense legislation still exists in Wyoming - Casper Star-Tribune Online
- Thanks for hospice coverage - Casper Star-Tribune Online
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External links
- Biography from the Wyoming Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Sen. Perkins on Vote-USA.org
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Sen. Perkins
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Candidates Roster,"retrieved July 25, 2010
- ↑ Official Wyoming State Senate Election Results
- ↑ Wyoming State Election Results, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money 2006
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Sen. Perkins
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