Matt Mead
| Matt Mead | ||
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| Governor of Wyoming | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 3, 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Dave Freudenthal (D) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $105,000 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Campaign $ | $1,814,718 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| United States Attorney, State of Wyoming | ||
| 2001-2007 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Trinity University (1984) | |
| J.D. | University of Wyoming College of Law (1987) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 11, 1962 | |
| Place of birth | Jackson, Wyoming | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Mead stepped down from his post as U.S. Attorney in 2007 to run for the U.S. Senate, which went to John Barrasso (R). Mead was elected in 2010 on a conservative platform emphasizing gun rights and a number of social issues, including being opposed to gay marriage and abortion, and promising to join the lawsuit against the federal Affordable Care Act.[2]
Mead is eligible for re-election in 2014, but has yet to announce if he will seek a second term.
Biography
Mead is a rancher in Albany/Goshen County. He previously served as United States Attorney for the State of Wyoming from 2001-2007, was Partner in a Private Law Practice from 1995-2001, and has been a Prosecutor in Campbell County, Special Assistant to the Attorney General in the State of Wyoming, and an Assistant United States Attorney.[3]
He and his wife, Carol L. Mead, nee Mintzer, have two children.
Education
- JD, University of Wyoming College of Law, 1987
- Bachelor's, Trinity University, San Antonio, 1984
Political Career
Governor of Wyoming (2010-Present)
Mead was elected Governor of Wyoming on November 2, 2010.[4]
Judicial appointments
As governor, Mead is responsible for appointing judges to Wyoming state courts. In Wyoming, the governor makes appointments following recommendations by the Wyoming Judicial Nominating Commission. For an up-to-date list of all of Mead's appointees, see Judgepedia's page on his appointments.
Health care legislation
In response to the December 13, 2010 Eastern District of Virginia ruling on Ken Cuccinelli's suit challenging the constitutionality of the 2010 health care reform law, Governor-elect Mead said:
“Congress has limits on its authority,” said the Governor-Elect, and he reaffirmed that his attorney general will immediately seek to join a Florida lawsuit in which 20 states are involved challenging the Congress’s power. He cautioned, however, that today’s ruling “is not the final step” in the process, and that the issue will likely be resolved by the Supreme Court. He said that he hopes for a quick decision so that states can plan as they go forward.[5]
Electronic system
The federal government approved Wyoming’s electronic exchange of health information plan in April 2011. This sign-off released about $4.3 million over four years to support the exchange of electronic health information between health-care providers across Wyoming.
“Technology and broadband connectivity are great equalizers in a rural state like Wyoming,” Gov. Mead said in a press release. “They create efficiencies that will save money, provide better health care and in this case also assure patient safety.”[6]
Presidential preference
2012
Matt Mead endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [7]
U.S. District Attorney (2001-2007)
Mead served as United States Attorney for Wyoming from October 2001 to June 2007. He resigned in order to run for U.S. Senate.[8]
Elections
2014
- See also: Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2014
Mead is eligible to run for re-election as Wyoming Governor in 2014. He has not yet made his intentions in the race known.
2010
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Mead won the August 17 primary with 28.60% of the vote, defeating six other candidates.
He faced Leslie Petersen (D) and Mike Wheeler (L) in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating them.[9]
| Governor of Wyoming, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Matt Mead |
65.7% | 123,780 | |
| Democratic | Leslie Petersen | 22.9% | 43,240 | |
| Libertarian | Mike Wheeler | 2.8% | 5,362 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 8.5% | 16,081 | |
| Total Votes | 188,463 | |||
| Election Results Via: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Mead is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Mead raised a total of $1,814,718 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 6, 2013.[10]
| Matt Mead's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Governor of Wyoming |  |
$5,250 | |
| 2010 | Governor of Wyoming |  |
$1,809,468 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,814,718 | |||
2010
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Matt Mead's donors each year.[11] Click [show] for more information.
| Matt Mead's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Governor of Wyoming | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $1,809,468 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | |||||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | Matthew Mead | $1,220,000 | |||||||||||||||||
| Conpac Contractors PAC | $13,250 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Free & Strong America PAC | $10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Arch Coal Inc | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $463,822 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $100,527 | ||||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $1,680,621 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $128,797 | ||||||||||||||||||
Recent news
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Matt Mead News Feed
- Wyoming governor pledges help against Colorado fires - Billings Gazette
- Wyo. gov Canada trip includes visit to port - The Seattle Times
- Wyo. gov's visit to Canada all about coal - HeraldNet
- Wyoming Gov. Mead close on education department director choice - Casper Star-Tribune Online
- Governor visits coal export facilities and hears from all sides - County 10
- Wyoming governor Canada trip includes visit to port - Billings Gazette
- Wyoming governor assesses coal export potential to Asia through Vancouver - Vancouver Sun
- Sector faces ongoing challenges in US politics - The Sheridan Press (subscription)
- Wyo. governor sends help against Colorado fires - Denver Post
- Gov. Mead touts mine reclamation in Wyoming - Kugrnews.blogspot (blog)
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See also
External links
- Office of the Wyoming Governor
- Matt Mead for Governor campaign website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Matt Mead on Facebook
- Matt Mead on Twitter
- Matt Mead on YouTube
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
References
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "Wyoming General Election – November 2, 2010," accessed April 27, 2013
- ↑ Casper Star Tribune, "Mead wins Wyoming governor race," November 3, 2010
- ↑ Project Vote Smart biography of Matt Mead
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State Website "Statewide Candidates Official Summary," accessed January 7, 2012
- ↑ "Governor-Elect Mead’s Reaction to Health Care Ruling," Wyoming Reporter, December 14, 2010
- ↑ "Wyoming’s electronic health record plan moves forward," Cowboy State Free Press, April 1, 2011
- ↑ CNN, "Pennsylvania, Wyoming governors endorse Romney," April 17, 2012
- ↑ Office of Governor Matt Mead, "About Governor Mead," accessed April 27, 2013
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedgovelect - ↑ Follow the Money "Career Fundraising for Matt Mead," Accessed May 6, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
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