Craig Malmstrom

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Craig Malmstrom

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 18, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Phoenix, Ariz.

Craig Malmstrom (Republican Party) ran for election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 10. He lost in the Republican primary on August 18, 2020.

Malmstrom completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Craig Malmstrom was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He pursued his undergraduate education at Northern Arizona University. His career experience includes working in patient accounting for a hospital and in finance at Visa.

Elections

2020

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wyoming State Senate District 10

Dan Furphy defeated Jackie Grimes in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 10 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Furphy (R)	56.0	5,593
	Submit photo	Jackie Grimes (D)	43.5	4,343
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	45

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 9,981
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 10

Jackie Grimes advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 10 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jackie Grimes	99.4	1,554
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	9

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 1,563
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 10

Dan Furphy defeated Craig Malmstrom in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 10 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Furphy	62.5	1,577
		Craig Malmstrom	37.0	934
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	11

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 2,522
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Craig Malmstrom completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Malmstrom's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Craig Malmstrom running in the Wyoming Senate Canidate District 10 2020 election as a Republican. I have worked in finance for the past 30 years. One year ago I retired from Visa Inc after serving the company for 20 years. Having enjoyed my retirement for six months I missed having daily responsibilities; therefore, I took a job with Ivinson Memorial Hospital in their patient accounting department. I know that my decades of experience working in the private sector will be of great value to all residence of Wyoming. I will use my contacts in the private sector to create new high paying jobs. I have raised my family in Laramie Wyoming. My daughter is a graduate of Laramie Plains High School and most recently the University of Wyoming. I know Wyoming, it's land, the people and I will serve as your future District 10 Senator with honesty and openness.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Openness to all Wyoming residence.
• I stand for new high paying job creations.
• I will not support any new taxes or reduction in city, state, or county services.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Bringing new high paying jobs to the Wyoming economy. Fully supporting our educators with all of the tools needed to fully educate all students in the State of Wyoming. Listening to everyone in Wyoming, such as, our retirees, everyone working in our economy, students and youth throughout our State on how the legislature can support their ideas and passions.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Ronald Reagan because he served at 40th President of the United State and became a highly influential voice of modern conservatism.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Hunt for Red October.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, Respect and Determination.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

A am a highly effective communicator and leader.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Say what you mean, mean what you say, speak on the level and always keep your word.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That my accomplishments last on for the residents and families that call Wyoming home.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The explosion of the space shuttle challenger disaster.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Projectionist for Harkins Movie Theatres. Three years during High School.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Where the Red Fern Grows. Read it.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Superman.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Kick the dust up! Luke Bryant.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Mean people.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The economy. We need to be working today, tomorrow and everyday after to support and grow a strong economy and workforce for the State of Wyoming.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It's the upper chamber of the Wyoming State Legislature that allows the Senator to create new laws which will grow our economy.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No because all legislatures should work in the private sector first so that know fully how successful business operates before they ever apply for a government job.

What do you think of the filibuster?

Ineffective communication.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

Fully support our Presidents appointees.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators?

Yes because we all work for the State of Wyoming and it's residence.

If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Yes and the are economy, education, economic growth, new job creation, growth in transportation, growth in retail, new home construction, law enforcement and Game and Fish.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Senator John Glenn.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Wyoming State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Bo Biteman

Majority Leader:Tara Nethercott

Minority Leader:Mike Gierau

Senators

District 1

Ogden Driskill (R)

District 2

Brian Boner (R)

District 3

Cheri Steinmetz (R)

District 4

Tara Nethercott (R)

District 5

Lynn Hutchings (R)

District 6

Taft Love (R)

District 7

Stephan Pappas (R)

District 8

Jared Olsen (R)

District 9

Chris Rothfuss (D)

District 10

Gary Crum (R)

District 11

Larry Hicks (R)

District 12

John Kolb (R)

District 13

Stacy Jones (R)

District 14

Laura Taliaferro Pearson (R)

District 15

Wendy Davis Schuler (R)

District 16

Dan Dockstader (R)

District 17

Mike Gierau (D)

District 18

Tim French (R)

District 19

Dan Laursen (R)

District 20

Ed Cooper (R)

District 21

Bo Biteman (R)

District 22

Barry Crago (R)

District 23

Eric Barlow (R)

District 24

Troy McKeown (R)

District 25

Cale Case (R)

District 26

Tim Salazar (R)

District 27

Bill Landen (R)

District 28

James Anderson (R)

District 29

Robert Ide (R)

District 30

Charles Scott (R)

District 31

Evie Brennan (R)

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Democratic Party (2)