Jim Anderson
| Jim Anderson | ||
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| Wyoming State Senate District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 2, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| President, Wyoming State Senate | ||
| 2011-2012 | ||
| Majority Floor Leader, Wyoming State Senate | ||
| 2009-2010 | ||
| Vice President, Wyoming State Senate | ||
| 2007-2008 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $150/day | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Wyoming House of Representatives | ||
| 1997-2000 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Chadron State College, 1996 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 17, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | Douglas, WY | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Anderson began as a precinct committeeman. He then served as a representative in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1997 to 2000. Anderson was then elected to the Wyoming State Senate in 2001 and has served there since. He was the Vice President of the Senate from 2007 to 2008. [2] Anderson will serve as the Senate President, beginning in the 2011 session.[3]
Anderson attended the University of Wyoming. He went on to earn his BS and ED in Education at Chadron State College in 1996. After earning his degrees, he attended Post Graduate Studies at the University of Wyoming.
Anderson has worked as both a teacher and a logging and sawmill operator.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Anderson served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Anderson served on these committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Procedure, Chair | ||||
| • Joint Rules and Procedure | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Anderson served on these committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Procedure | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Jim Anderson endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [4]
Elections
2012
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2012
Anderson won re-election in the 2012 election for Wyoming State Senate, District 2.[5] Anderson ran unopposed in the August 21st primary election and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 2, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jim Anderson Incumbent |
98.4% | 8,359 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 1.6% | 133 | |
| Total Votes | 8,492 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jim Anderson won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate, District 2. [7]
Jim Anderson raised $13,975 for his campaign, while Jason Wright raised $4,824.[8]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 2 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Anderson (R)
|
6,395 | |||
| Jason Wright (D) | 2,213 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In the year 2008, raised $13,975 for his campaign.[9]
His top four contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wyoming Realtors Association | $2000 |
| Anadarko Petroleum | $600 |
| Williams Companies | $600 |
| Wyoming Education Association | $525 |
Personal
Anderson is married and has two children.
Recent news
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- CONCERTS LISTINGS: May 10 to 16, 2013 - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
- CONCERTS LISTINGS: May 3 to 9, 2013 - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
- State considers eliminating job of lieutenant governor - Chicago Sun-Times
- CONCERT LISTINGS: April 12 to 18, 2013 - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
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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, 2004, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Wyoming Senate Biography page
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Senator Anderson
- ↑ "Legislative leadership and committee assignments set," Cowboy State Free Press, November 15, 2010
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Wyoming Leadership Team," February 6, 2012
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State "2012 Candidate List
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State "2012 Candidate List
- ↑ Wyoming State Election Results, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Wyoming Senate District 2 2000–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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