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Christopher Dresang
Christopher Dresang (Republican Party) ran for election to the Wyoming House of Representatives to represent District 35. He lost in the Republican primary on August 20, 2024.
Dresang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Christopher Dresang was born in Casper, Wyoming. He earned a high school diploma from Natrona County High School, an associate degree from Casper College in 2002, a graduate degree from the University of Montana, Bozeman in 2012, and a graduate degree from the University of Wyoming in 2012. Dresang's career experience includes working as a director in public school administration.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Tony Locke won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tony Locke (R) | 93.4 | 3,409 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 6.6 | 242 | ||
| Total votes: 3,651 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Tony Locke defeated Christopher Dresang in the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tony Locke | 53.2 | 1,082 |
 | Christopher Dresang | 46.5 | 945 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 2,034 | |||
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Endorsements
Dresang received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Christopher Dresang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dresang's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I believe in a thriving free market and support tax reform to simplify the tax code, broaden the tax base, and lower marginal rates. I think public lands should be used to create job opportunities and boost the economy, and Wyoming's natural resources should be developed responsibly. Wyoming should remain a right-to-work state, and economic growth shouldn't favor certain businesses at the expense of others through taxpayer funds or government laws.
- I advocate for state and local government protection of citizens' rights and property, including the right to bear arms. I support strict punishments for crimes, with a focus on victim restitution, and reject civil asset forfeiture before conviction. Ensuring judicial accountability, especially in sentencing sexual predators, is important, as is upholding laws from the U.S. Constitution. I think citizens should be responsible for security, with police forces supporting them. I believe in equal rights and opportunities for all, regardless of background.
- Regarding land and environmental policies, I oppose designations that restrict use and think that the state should control wildlife and natural resources, including water rights. I support private property rights, especially when it comes to eminent domain. Agriculture and livestock health are important, but not at the cost of access for Wyoming citizens
The second core responsibility is transparency in actions and accountability to the people. This includes being open about decision-making processes and responsive to constituent concerns.
Financial transparency lets citizens understand how public funds are collected, allocated, and spent. Transparency fosters trust in government institutions, promotes accountability, and helps prevent corruption and misuse of public resources. Transparency should be a fundamental principle of government operations at all levels.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 4, 2024
