Chris Rothfuss
Chris Rothfuss (Democratic Party) is a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 9. He assumed office in 2011. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Rothfuss (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 9. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
He was first elected to the chamber in 2010. Rothfuss has served as state Senate minority leader since 2013.
Biography
Rothfuss obtained a B.A. in International Studies, an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wyoming, and an M.S. in Applied Physics and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington. His career experience includes working as a chemical engineer and consultant.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Rothfuss was assigned to the following committees:
- Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology, and Digital Innovation Technology, Co-Chair
- Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration
- Select Committee on School Facilities
- Select Committee on Legislative Facilities, Technology, and Process
- Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee
- Senate Rules and Procedure Committee
- Management Audit Committee
- Joint Education Committee
- Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee
- Energy Council
- Joint Rules and Procedure Committee
- Senate Education Committee
2023-2024
Rothfuss was assigned to the following committees:
- Management Council Committee
- Joint Education Committee
- Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee
- Joint Rules and Procedure Committee
- Executive Committee (decommissioned)
2021-2022
Rothfuss was assigned to the following committees:
- Management Council Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee
- Senate Rules and Procedure Committee
2019-2020
Rothfuss was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Education Committee
- Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee
- Joint Rules and Procedure Committee
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee
- Senate Rules and Procedure Committee
- Management Council Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Minerals, Business and Economic Development |
| • Rules and Procedure |
| • Joint Education |
| • Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development |
| • Joint Rules and Procedure |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rothfuss served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Joint Education |
| • Joint Rules and Procedure |
| • Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Rules and Procedure |
| • Minerals, Business and Economic Development |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Rothfuss served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Minerals, Business and Economic Development |
| • Rules and Procedure |
| • Joint Education |
| • Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development |
| • Joint Rules and Procedure |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rothfuss served on these committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Joint Education |
| • Journal |
| • Joint Journal |
| • Mineral, Business and Economic Development |
| • Joint Mineral, Business and Economic Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Wyoming State Senate District 9
Incumbent Chris Rothfuss defeated Diana Seabeck in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 9 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Rothfuss (D) | 62.8 | 3,223 |
| Diana Seabeck (R) | 37.0 | 1,900 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 5,132 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 9
Incumbent Chris Rothfuss advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 9 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Rothfuss | 99.5 | 570 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 573 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 9
Diana Seabeck advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 9 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Diana Seabeck | 94.4 | 1,191 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.6 | 70 | ||
| Total votes: 1,261 | |||
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2018
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wyoming State Senate District 9
Incumbent Chris Rothfuss won election in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 9 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Rothfuss (D) | 96.6 | 4,669 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.4 | 165 | ||
| Total votes: 4,834 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 9
Incumbent Chris Rothfuss advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 9 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Rothfuss | 100.0 | 1,032 |
| Total votes: 1,032 | |||
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2014
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Wyoming State Senate 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. Incumbent Chris Rothfuss ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3]
2010
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2010
Rothfuss defeated Democrat Jodi Guerin in the August 17 primary. He was unopposed in the open seat in the November 2, 2010, general election.[4][5]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 9 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Chris Rothfuss (D)
|
3,572 | |||
| Wyoming State Senate, District 9 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Chris Rothfuss (D)
|
784 | |||
| Jodi Guerin (D) | 510 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
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Personal
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Rothfuss and his wife, Heather, have two children.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Wyoming State Senate District 9 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ State of Wyoming 68th Legislature, "Senate District 09: Senator Chris Rothfuss," accessed August 27, 2025
- ↑ 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, "2010 Primary Candidates Roster," accessed July 25, 2010
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
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Wyoming State Senate District 9 2011-Present |
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