Ray Peterson
| Ray Peterson | ||
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| Wyoming State Senate District 19 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 13, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $150/day | |
| Per diem | $109/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Appointed | 2004 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| County Commissioner, Big Horn County | ||
| 1992-2000 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 3, 1959 | |
| Place of birth | Lovell, WY | |
| Religion | LDS | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Peterson's political career began with his service on the Town Council of Cowley from 1986 to 1992. He then served as County Commissioner for Big Horn County in from 1992 to 2000. In 2002 Peterson ran for the Wyoming State Senate but was defeated. He was then appointed to the Wyoming State Senate in 2005.
Peterson attended Northwest College from 1977 to 1978. He went on to attend Brigham Young University from 1981 to 1982.
Peterson has worked as Vice President for Office Shop Incorporated since 1984.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Revenue, Chair | ||||
| • Labor, Health and Social Services | ||||
| • Joint Revenue, Chair | ||||
| • Joint Labor, Health and Social Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peterson served on these committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Joint Appropriations | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Peterson served on these committees:
| Wyoming Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Ray Peterson endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2010
Peterson was re-elected to the Wyoming State Senate, District 19. He was unopposed in the August 17, 2010 primary election. He was unopposed in the November 2, 2010 general election.[3][4]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 19 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ray Peterson (R)
|
5,678 | |||
| Wyoming State Senate, District 19 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| R. Ray Peterson (R)
|
4,253 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ray Peterson won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate, District 19. He ran unopposed.[5]
Peterson raised $5,300 for his campaign.[6]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 19 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ray Peterson (R)
|
5,985 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Peterson received $1,000 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.[7]
| Wyoming State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ray Peterson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Williams Companies | $500 |
| QEP Resources | $100 |
| MDU Resources Group | $100 |
| Trucking Industry PAC | $100 |
| Wyoming Stockgrowers Association | $100 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $1,000 |
2006
In the year 2006, Peterson raised $5,300 for his campaign.[8]
His top four contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pfizer | $1,000 |
| Boots Shumway | $500 |
| Union Pacific Railroad | $500 |
| Wyoming Education Association | $500 |
Personal
Peterson and his wife Cresta have three children. [9]
Recent news
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- State Roundup - Annuity Outlook Magazine
- Montana Governor Vetoes Three Anti-Bison Bills, Lets the Hunt Stand - Indian Country Today Media Network
- Grading Every Team's Undrafted Free Agent Signings - Bleacher Report
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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, 2002
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Sen. Peterson
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Wyoming Leadership Team," February 6, 2012
- ↑ 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. Peterson
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Wyoming Senate District 19 2005–present |
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