Edward Buchanan

Edward Buchanan
Wyoming State House, District 4
Former officeholder
In office
2003 - January 8, 2013
Party	Republican
Compensation
Per diem	$109/day
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 2, 2010
First elected	2002
Term limits	N/A
Education
Bachelor's	University of Wyoming, 1990
Master's	University of Colorado, 1994
J.D.	University of Wyoming, 1998
Personal
Birthday	10/19/1967
Place of birth	Fort Lauderdale, FL
Profession	Attorney
Religion	Protestant
Websites
Office website

Edward A. Buchanan (b. October 19, 1967) is a former Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives. He represented District 4 from 2003 to 2013. Buchanan served as Treasurer of the Goshen County Republican Party from 2000 to 2002.He served as House Majority Whip from 2007 to 2008. Buchanan was the House Majority Floor Leader from 2009 to 2011. Buchanan served as the Speaker of the House, from 2011 to 2013.

Buchanan earned his BA from the University of Wyoming in 1990. He went on to receive his MA from the University of Colorado in 1994. He then earned his JD from the University of Wyoming in 1998.

Buchanan was an Officer in the United States Air Force from 1990 to 1994. He then worked as an attorney for the Knudsen Law Office from 1998 to 2002. He has been an attorney for Edward A. Buchanan, Professional Corporation since 2002.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Buchanan served on the following committees:

• Rules and Procedure Committee, Wyoming House of Representatives, Chair
• Joint Committee on Rules and Procedure, Chair

2009-2010

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Buchanan served on the following committees:

• Rules and Procedure Committee, Wyoming House

Elections

2012

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2012

Buchanan is not running for re-election in the 2012 election for the Wyoming House of Representatives District 4.

2010

Buchanan was re-elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives, District 4. He was unopposed in the November 2, 2010 general election. He was unopposed in the August 17, 2010 primary.

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 4, General election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Edward Buchanan (R)		2,727

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 4 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Edward Buchanan (R)		1,836

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Buchanan received $4,825 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.

Wyoming House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Edward Buchanan's campaign in 2010
Conpac Contractors PAC	$500
Williams Companies	$500
Chevron Corp	$400
Qwest Communications	$300
Pfizer	$250
Total Raised in 2010	$4,825

2008

In 2008, Buchanan collected $3,600 in campaign contributions. The four largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:

Donor	Amount
Wyoming Realtors Association	$750
Williams Companies	$600
Chevron Corporation	$300
Questar	$250

Personal

Buchanan and his wife, Renee, have two children.

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External links

Suggest a link

• Wyoming House of Representatives - Rep. Edward Buchanan
• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	Wyoming House of Representatives District 4 2003–2013	Succeeded by Dan Kirkbride (R)