Carl Loucks
Carl Loucks (Republican Party) (also known as Bunky) was a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 59. He assumed office in 2011. He left office on July 6, 2020.
Loucks (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming House of Representatives to represent District 59. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Loucks was first elected to the chamber in 2010. He resigned from the legislature on July 6, 2020, to focus on his business.[1]
Biography
Loucks attended the University of Wyoming. He owns a small business, Wyoming Office Products & Interiors. Loucks previously served on the Casper City Council.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Loucks was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee
- House Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee
- House Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee
- Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Loucks served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Revenue |
| • Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
| • Revenue |
| • Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Loucks served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Revenue |
| • Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
| • Joint Revenue |
| • Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Loucks served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources |
| • Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources |
| • Education |
| • Joint Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Carl Loucks did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Carl Loucks defeated Laurie Longtine in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 59 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Carl Loucks (R) | 66.6 | 1,700 |
 | Laurie Longtine (D) | 33.0 | 843 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 2,551 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 59
Laurie Longtine advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 59 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laurie Longtine | 100.0 | 249 |
| Total votes: 249 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Carl Loucks advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 59 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carl Loucks | 100.0 | 1,112 |
| Total votes: 1,112 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives 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 Carl Loucks defeated Laurie Longtine in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 59 general election.[2]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 59 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Carl Loucks Incumbent |
69.47% | 2,462 | |
| Democratic | Laurie Longtine | 30.53% | 1,082 | |
| Total Votes | 3,544 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
Laurie Longtine is unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 59 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 59 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Laurie Longtine (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Carl Loucks ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 59 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 59 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Carl Loucks Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Laurie Longtine ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Bunky Loucks was unopposed in the Republican primary. Loucks defeated Longtine in the general election.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carl "Bunky" Loucks |
63.5% | 1,325 | |
| Democratic | Laurie Longtine | 36.5% | 762 | |
| Total Votes | 2,087 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Loucks won re-election in the 2012 election for the Wyoming House of Representatives District 59. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 21 and defeated Mike Gilmore (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Gilmore | 44.7% | 1,526 | |
| Republican | Carl Loucks Incumbent |
55.2% | 1,885 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 0.2% | 6 | |
| Total Votes | 3,417 | |||
2010
Loucks defeated incumbent Democrat Mike Gilmore in the November 2, 2010, general election. He was unopposed in the August 17 primary.[8]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 59, General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Carl R. "Bunky" Loucks (R)
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1,218 | |||
| Mike Gilmore (D) | 70 | |||
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 59 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Carl R. "Bunky" Loucks (R)
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802 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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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.
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2018
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In 2018, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 3.
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2016
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In 2016, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 8 through March 4.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 through March 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 to February 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 13 through March 9.
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2011
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In 2011, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 3.
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Wyoming Liberty Index
The Wyoming Liberty Index, a study created in 2003, issues a Scorecard that rates all final bills in the Wyoming State Legislature on whether the bills supported or hindered liberty. Legislators are also given a "liberty score" based on their voting patterns. The Wyoming Liberty Index 2012 report was issued on the 61st Legislature during the 2012 budget session. Scores range from the highest score (100%) to the lowest (0%). A higher score indicates a higher level of "aye" votes on bills considered pro-liberty and "nay" votes on what the organization considers anti-liberty bills.[9] Loucks received a score of 46% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 17th out of 61 members of the Wyoming House of Representatives. Although there are 60 members of the House, a 61st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.
Personal
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Loucks serves on the boards of the Metro Animal Shelter, One-Cent Joint Powers, and the YMCA.
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See also
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Wyoming state legislative districts
- Wyoming House of Representatives
- Wyoming House of Representatives Committees
External links
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- Wyoming State Legislature
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MSN News, "Rep. Bunky Loucks resigns," July 6, 2020
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official General Election Results," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate Roster," June 11, 2012
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Election Results," accessed July 25, 2010
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
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| Preceded by Mike Gilmore (D) |
Wyoming House of Representatives District 59 2010-2020 |
Succeeded by Kevin O'Hearn (R) |
