James Byrd
| James Byrd | ||
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| Wyoming State House, District 44 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Whip, Wyoming House of Representatives | ||
| 2013-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $150/day | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 03/14/1954 | |
| Place of birth | Cheyenne, WY | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Byrd attended both Laramie County Community College and the University of Wyoming.
Byrd has worked in the following positions: Security Consultant, Computer Network Design, Exploration Geophysicist for the Compagnie Générale de Géophysique and American Oil Company (British Petroleum/Amoco), Contract Computer Project Manager for Communication Systems Interactive, and Software for American Express, Cargill, and Network Assessment and Optimization Group.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Byrd served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Byrd served on the following committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Byrd served on the following committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Mineral, Business and Economic Development | ||||
Elections
2012
Byrd won re-election in the 2012 election for the Wyoming House of Representatives District 44. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 21[2] and defeated Tom Zachary (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 44, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  James W. Byrd Incumbent |
58.3% | 1,486 | |
| Republican | Tom Zachary | 41.4% | 1,054 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 0.3% | 8 | |
| Total Votes | 2,548 | |||
2010
Byrd was re-elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives, District 44. He was unopposed in the August 17, 2010 primary and in the November 2, 2010 general election. [4][5]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 44, General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James W. Byrd (D)
|
1,337 | |||
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 44 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James W. Byrd (D)
|
337 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Byrd is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Byrd raised a total of $18,741 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 11, 2013.[6]
| James Byrd's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Wyoming State House, District 44 |  |
$6,725 | |
| 2010 | Wyoming State House, District 44 | |
$2,470 | |
| 2008 | Wyoming State House, District 44 | |
$9,546 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $18,741 | |||
Byrd won re-election to the Wyoming State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Byrd raised a total of $6,725.
| Wyoming State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to James Byrd's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Farmers Insurance Group | $750 | |||
| United Transportation Union | $600 | |||
| Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association | $550 | |||
| Wyoming Education Association | $500 | |||
| Wyoming Realtors Association | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $6,725 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Byrd won re-election to the Wyoming State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Byrd raised a total of $2,470.
| Wyoming State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to James Byrd's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Byrd, James | $366 | |||
| Black Hills Corp. | $300 | |||
| ConPAC Contractors PAC | $250 | |||
| United Transportation Union | $250 | |||
| Farmers Employee Agent PAC | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $2,470 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Byrd won election to the Wyoming State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Byrd raised a total of $9,546.
| Wyoming State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to James Byrd's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Byrd, James | $1,264 | |||
| Anonymous | $1,050 | |||
| Wyoming Education Association | $1,000 | |||
| Campaign for a Great State | $1,000 | |||
| Byrd, H.E. | $750 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $9,546 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Byrd is divorced and has two children.
Recent news
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James Byrd News Feed
- The road to equality: Dennis and Judy Shepard are still fighting 15 years ... - Casper Star-Tribune Online
- Police Beating In Jasper, Texas, Prompts Civil Suit From Keyarika Diggles ... - Huffington Post
- University of Kansas has nothing better to do than attack this racy Twitter page - Daily Caller
- Obama administration raises the 'social cost' of CO2 - Daily Caller
- NSA phone data-mining operation of all Verizon customers revealed - Daily Caller
- 156000 Allied troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, free ... - Daily Caller
- 'Pentagon Papers' leaker: Obama a 'constitutional monarch,' trying to 'control ... - Daily Caller
- Carolla rants on personal responsibility being labeled as 'right-wing' [AUDIO - Daily Caller]
- Fed worker on disability busted appearing on Price is Right - Daily Caller
- Too Dumb to Meter, Part 12 - POWER magazine
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External links
- Wyoming House of Representatives - Rep. James Byrd
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Byrd
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Candidates Roster,"retrieved July 25, 2010
- ↑ Official General Election results, 2010
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Byrd, James W." Accessed June 11, 2013
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