Fred Emerich
Fred Emerich (Republican Party) was a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 5. Emerich assumed office in 2011. Emerich left office on January 7, 2019.
Emerich (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 5. Emerich lost in the Republican primary on August 21, 2018.
Emerich was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
Biography
Emerich holds a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Wyoming and a DMV in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Colorado. A retired veterinarian, Emerich served as a Laramie County Commissioner in the 1990s before assuming office.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources |
| • Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources, Chair |
| • Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources |
| • Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Emerich served on the following committees:
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Emerich served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Revenue |
| • Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources |
| • Joint Revenue |
| • Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Emerich served on these committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, Public Lands and Water Resources |
| • Joint Agriculture, Public Lands and Water Resources |
| • Revenue |
| • Joint Revenue |
Elections
2018
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wyoming State Senate District 5
Lynn Hutchings won election in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lynn Hutchings (R) | 94.7 | 5,382 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.3 | 304 | ||
| Total votes: 5,686 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 5
Lynn Hutchings defeated incumbent Fred Emerich and Ryan Wright in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 5 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lynn Hutchings | 44.0 | 1,861 |
 | Fred Emerich | 40.5 | 1,712 | |
| Ryan Wright | 15.6 | 658 | ||
| Total votes: 4,231 | |||
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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 Fred Emerich defeated Lynn Hutchings in the Republican primary. Emerich was unchallenged in the general election.[1][2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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 Fred Emerich Incumbent |
56.2% | 2,191 |
| Lynn Hutchings | 43.8% | 1,706 |
| Total Votes | 3,897 | |
2010
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2010
Emerich was unopposed in the August 17 primary election. He defeated Democrat Lori Millin in the November 2, 2010 general election.[3][4]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 5 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Fred Emerich (R)
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3,002 | |||
| Lori Millin (D) | 2,896 | |||
| Wyoming State Senate, District 5 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Fred Emerich (R)
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2,707 | |||
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2020
In 2020, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 to March 12.
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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.[5] Emerich received a score of 26% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 26th 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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Emerich is married and has one daughter.
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See also
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Wyoming state legislative districts
- Wyoming State Senate
- Wyoming State Senate Committees
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018
External links
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Fred Emerich on the Wyoming State Senate website
- Profile from Open States
- Fred Emerich's biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Wyoming State Senate District 5 2011 – 2019 |
Succeeded by Lynn Hutchings (R) |
