Drew Perkins

Drew Perkins

Republican Party

Prior offices

Wyoming State Senate District 29

Successor: Robert Ide

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Elections and appointments

Last election

August 16, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Brigham Young University, 1980

Graduate

Southeastern University, 1983

Law

University of Wyoming, 1992

Personal

Religion

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

Profession

Attorney

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Drew Perkins (Republican Party) was a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 29. He assumed office in 2007. He left office on November 10, 2022.

Perkins (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 29. He lost in the Republican primary on August 16, 2022.

Perkins served as state Senate president from 2019 to 2021. He previously served as state Senate vice president and majority leader. From 2002 to 2006, he served on the Natrona County Commission.

Perkins resigned from the state Senate on November 10, 2022, after being appointed chief of staff to Gov. Mark Gordon (R).

Biography

Perkins earned his B.S. in accounting from Brigham Young University in 1980. He then earned his M.S. in taxation from Southeastern University in 1983. In 1992, he earned his J.D. from the University of Wyoming.

After earning his degree, Perkins worked as chief financial officer/controller for Satron Corporation from 1980 to 1989. He worked for Brown, Drew, Massey as an attorney from 1992 to 1996. Perkins has worked as an attorney for Perkins and Powers Professional Corporation since 1997.

Perkins previously was vice chair/commissioner for Natrona County Commission from 2002 to 2004. He also served as chair/commissioner for Natrona County Commission from 2003 to 2006.

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Perkins was assigned to the following committees:

• Management Audit Committee
• Senate Appropriations Committee, Chair

2019-2020

Perkins was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Rules and Procedure Committee, Chairman
• Senate Rules and Procedure Committee, Chairman
• Management Council Committee, Vice Chair

2017 legislative session

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

Wyoming committee assignments, 2017
• Minerals, Business and Economic Development
• Rules and Procedure
• Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development
• Joint Rules and Procedure

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Perkins served on the following committees:

Wyoming committee assignments, 2015
• Joint Appropriations
• Joint Rules and Procedure
• Appropriations
• Rules and Procedure

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Perkins served on the following committees:

Wyoming committee assignments, 2013
• Appropriations
• Joint Appropriations

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Perkins served on these committees:

Wyoming committee assignments, 2011
• Judiciary, Chair
• Joint Judiciary, Chair
• Revenue
• Joint Revenue

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Perkins served on these committees:

Wyoming committee assignments, 2009
• Judiciary
• Revenue

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2022

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Wyoming State Senate District 29

Robert Ide won election in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 29 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Ide (R)	91.4	4,402
		Other/Write-in votes	8.6	412

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,814
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 29

Robert Ide defeated incumbent Drew Perkins in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 29 on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Ide	52.6	2,834
		Drew Perkins	47.0	2,531
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	18

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,383
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2018

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wyoming State Senate District 29

Incumbent Drew Perkins won election in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 29 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Drew Perkins (R)	97.6	5,282
		Other/Write-in votes	2.4	129

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 29

Incumbent Drew Perkins advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 29 on August 21, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Drew Perkins	100.0	3,169

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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 Drew Perkins defeated Bob Ide in the Republican primary. Perkins was unchallenged in the general election.

Wyoming State Senate, District 29 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Drew Perkins Incumbent	50.7%	1,480
Bob Ide	49.3%	1,441
Total Votes		2,921

2010

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2010

Drew Perkins was re-elected to the Wyoming State Senate, District 29. He was unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary. He was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election.

Wyoming State Senate, District 29 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Drew Perkins (R)		4,685

Wyoming State Senate, District 29 Republican Primary (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Drew Perkins (R)		2,586

2006

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2006

On November 7, 2006, Drew Perkins was elected to the Wyoming State Senate, District 29.

Drew Perkins raised $12,485 for his campaign, while Larry Clapp raised $41,977.

Wyoming State Senate, District 29 (2006)
Candidates		Votes
Drew Perkins		3,335
Larry Clapp		3,196

Campaign themes

2022

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Campaign finance summary

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Drew Perkins campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Wyoming State Senate District 29	Lost primary	$59,150	$27,661
2018	Wyoming State Senate District 29	Won general	$15,678	N/A**
2014	Wyoming State Senate, District 29	Won	$24,059	N/A**
2010	Wyoming State Senate, District 29	Won	$4,774	N/A**
2006	Wyoming State Senate, District 29	Won	$12,485	N/A**
Grand total			$116,146	$27,661
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 11.

• National Federation of Independent Business

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2021

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In 2021, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 7. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 to March 12. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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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2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

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In 2013, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 to February 27. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2012

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In 2012, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 13 through March 9. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2011

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In 2011, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 3. Wyoming Conservation Voters Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

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. Perkins received a score of 34% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 21st out of 31 members of the Wyoming State Senate. Although there are 30 members of the Senate, a 31st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.

Personal

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As of this writing, Drew and his wife, Kristie, had two children.

Noteworthy events

Tested positive for coronavirus on November 17, 2020

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On November 17, 2020, Perkins announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Wyoming State Senate District 29 2007-2022	Succeeded by Robert Ide (R)

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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)