Anthony Bouchard

Anthony Bouchard

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. House Wyoming At-large District

Wyoming State Senate District 6

Tenure

2017 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

4

Compensation

Base salary

$150/day

Per diem

$109/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 3, 2020

Next election

November 8, 2022

Personal

Profession

Gun rights advocate

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

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Anthony Bouchard (Republican Party) is a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 6. He assumed office on January 2, 2017. His current term ends on January 5, 2025.

Bouchard (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Wyoming's At-Large Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary in 2022.

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Bouchard was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee
• Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee
• Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources Committee
• Senate Labor, Health and Social Services Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Wyoming committee assignments, 2017
• Journal
• Labor, Health and Social Services
• Joint Journal
• Joint Labor, Health and Social Services

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills sponsored by this person, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2022

See also: United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming, 2022

General election

The general election will occur on November 8, 2022.

General election for U.S. House Wyoming At-large District

Anthony Bouchard, Chuck Gray, Bryan Keller, and Marissa Selvig are running in the general election for U.S. House Wyoming At-large District on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate
		Anthony Bouchard (R)
		Chuck Gray (R)
		Bryan Keller (R)
		Marissa Selvig (R)

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There are no incumbents in this race.

2020

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wyoming State Senate District 6

Incumbent Anthony Bouchard defeated Britney Wallesch in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 6 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anthony Bouchard (R)	64.7	6,879
		Britney Wallesch (D)	35.0	3,724
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	32

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2

Total votes: 10,635

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 6

Britney Wallesch advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 6 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Britney Wallesch	99.3	858
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	6

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2

Total votes: 864

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 6

Incumbent Anthony Bouchard defeated Erin Johnson in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 6 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anthony Bouchard	51.8	2,069
		Erin Johnson	47.7	1,906
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	20

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,995

2016

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Wyoming State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 27, 2016. Incumbent Wayne Johnson (R) did not seek re-election.

Anthony Bouchard defeated Kym Zwonitzer in the Wyoming State Senate District 6 general election.

Wyoming State Senate, District 6 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Anthony Bouchard	51.98%	4,670
	Independent	Kym Zwonitzer	48.02%	4,314
Total Votes				8,984
Source: Wyoming Secretary of State

Anthony Bouchard defeated David Zwonitzer and Lindi Kirkbride in the Wyoming State Senate District 6 Republican primary.

Wyoming State Senate, District 6 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Anthony Bouchard	35.02%	1,137
	Republican	David Zwonitzer	34.86%	1,132
	Republican	Lindi Kirkbride	30.12%	978
Total Votes				3,247

This candidate ran in one of Ballotpedia's races to watch in 2016. Read more »

2014

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 30, 2014. Gaylan Wright, Sr. ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent John Eklund defeated Anthony Bouchard and Donn Edmunds in the Republican primary. Eklund defeated Wright in the general election.

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 10, General Election, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	John Eklund, Jr. Incumbent	74.7%	2,282
	Democratic	Gaylan Wright, Sr.	25.3%	774
Total Votes				3,056
Source: Wyoming Secretary of State

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 10 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
John Eklund Incumbent	59.4%	1,186
Anthony Bouchard	28.4%	567
Donn L. Edmunds	12.1%	242
Total Votes		1,995

2012

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2012

Bouchard ran in the 2012 election for Wyoming State Senate, District 6. Bouchard was defeated by incumbent Wayne Johnson in the August 21, 2012 primary election.

Wyoming State Senate, District 6 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Wayne Johnson Incumbent	50.7%	1,551
Anthony Bouchard	49.3%	1,509
Total Votes		3,060

Campaign themes

2022

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2020

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2016

Bouchard's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“	Ability To Look Ahead In 2012, I sounded the alarm on plummeting Natural Gas prices, warning that we must reign in spending. I am the ONLY candidate in Senate District 6 that warned of the coming downfall. Role Of Government Traditional "tax and spend" policies undermine government's first responsibility, which is to protect the right of the people to be free to live their lives without having to beg for permission from government bureaucrats. Instead of spending all of the money during a cycle (for the purpose of requesting a larger budget the following year) we need to create incentives for department heads to lower their operating costs. I am the ONLY candidate that will fight for less bureaucracy. Corrupt Politicians I will stand up to the corporate interests that control the Wyoming legislature. During the current biennium, the governor and key legislators approved more than half a billion dollars in contracts that did NOT go through a competitive bid process. This 'crony' system must be ended. I am the ONLY candidate that will NOT take money from special-interest-corporate lobbyists — nor will I carry their water. Unnecessary Capitol Renovation We have entered into Capitol renovation contracts that we just cannot afford. To put it bluntly, Wyoming needs to send 'thinkers' to the Capitol. It all started as a minimul endeavor to bring the Capitol “up to code.” Now this project has evolved into a Legacy-Monument to the executive branch and certain legislators with a $300 Million price tag. 80% of these contracts were ushered-in using nonbid agreements and change orders. As with most government projects of this stature — this renovation could be riddled with massive cost over-runs, at a time when Wyoming is in a serious economic down turn. I am the ONLY candidate that will work to end these callous practices. Faulty Budget Process The Wyoming Budget should be developed using a process that is more effective, deliberative and accountable. We are literally in a mad rush during the 'budget year' — at minimum we need a cap on suplemental budget allocations in non-budget years. Additionally before we throw more money at an existing project, we need to question the necessity of the project to begin with. (If there isn't a true return, cut the losses now) I am the ONLY candidate that will fight to change the current rush to over allocate funds.	”
—Anthony Bouchard,

2010

Bouchard's campaign website listed the following issues:

• Proper Role of Government

Excerpt: "I believe that both the Wyoming and U.S. Constitutions clearly define the very concept of limited government. I also believe that the government’s primary role is to protect our personal freedoms so that individuals can reach their highest potential. ...More spending just means more government, more government means less freedom."

• Jobs and Economy

Excerpt: "Nowadays it seems politicians think it’s the government’s job to pick the winners and losers. But history tells us a different story — it’s ordinary individuals that raise their own capital and build businesses by the sweat of their brow that have made America great. In all decision-making we must adhere to these same free market principles."

• Gas Tax

Excerpt: "If elected as your state senator, I’ll never vote for a tax increase. I’ll introduce and aggressively push legislation to lower the current tax burden on Wyoming’s hardworking families and businesses."

• Stop Obama-Care

Excerpt: "If you elect me as your State Senator, I will fight diligently against the bureaucratic takeover of the healthcare system."

• Education

Excerpt: "Future generations could be severely impacted by the curriculum being dictated by Washington DC bureaucrats. Control of our classrooms belongs here in Wyoming and not in some office 1600 miles away. ...I do not support — as some liberal legislators have — changing the office of Wyoming superintendent of public instruction to being an appointed position."

• Family Values

Excerpt: "Raising families has become even more difficult due to economic conditions. In addition to defending traditional family values we need to be tough on criminals and reduce tax burdens on families. I will stand firm in defense of the family and I will diligently protect the sanctity of life."

• Second Amendment

Excerpt: "If elected as your state senator I will continue to defend the Second Amendment and your God-given right to self defense."

Campaign donors

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Anthony Bouchard campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2016	Wyoming State Senate, District 6	✔	$32,618
Grand total raised			$32,618
Source: Follow the Money

2016

Bouchard won election to the Wyoming State Senate in 2016. During that election cycle, Bouchard raised a total of $32,618.

Wyoming State Senate 2016 election - campaign contributions
Top contributors to Anthony Bouchard's campaign in 2016
Laramie County Republican Central Cmte Of Wyoming	$3,250
Brophy, Daniel F (Dan)	$1,750
Doenz, William	$1,500
Egan, Donna	$1,500
Egan, Michael	$1,500
Total raised in 2016	$32,618
Source: Follow the Money

Scorecards

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2020

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2019

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In 2019, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 through February 28. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 15. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2017

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In 2017, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 3. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

Personal

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Bouchard is a husband, a father of four children, and a grandfather.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Wayne Johnson (R)	Wyoming Senate District 6 2017 - Present	Succeeded by NA