Garry Piiparinen
Garry Piiparinen (Republican Party) was a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 49. He assumed office on January 7, 2013. He left office on January 4, 2021.
Piiparinen (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming House of Representatives to represent District 49. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Piiparinen was first elected to the chamber in 2012.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Piiparinen was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
| • Joint Education |
| • Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Piiparinen served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Education |
| • Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources |
| • Education |
| • Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Piiparinen served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources |
| • Joint Education |
| • Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources |
Campaign themes
2012
Piiparinen's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
Marriage, Family and Children
- Excerpt: "I believe in the sanctity of the family and that the family is the basic building block of society. I assert the inherent dignity & sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death."
Federal Government and States’ Rights
- Excerpt: "The State of Wyoming should stand resolute in support of its sovereignty against federal intrusion into the rights of Wyoming citizens (10th Amendment)"
Taxation
- Excerpt: "Taxation at every level of Government must be restricted to the minimum amount necessary for Government to achieve the limited purposes for which it was established."
Right to Bear Arms
- Excerpt: "Carrying a concealed personal weapon is a natural, Constitutionally protected right (2nd Amendment)."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Garry Piiparinen did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Garry Piiparinen won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 49 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Garry Piiparinen (R) | 97.8 | 2,166 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.2 | 49 | ||
| Total votes: 2,215 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Garry Piiparinen advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 49 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Garry Piiparinen | 100.0 | 1,357 |
| Total votes: 1,357 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 27, 2016.
Incumbent Garry Piiparinen defeated Larissa Sneider in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 49 general election.[2]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 49 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Garry Piiparinen Incumbent |
76.82% | 2,747 | |
| Democratic | Larissa Sneider | 23.18% | 829 | |
| Total Votes | 3,576 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
Larissa Sneider ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 49 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 49 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Larissa Sneider (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Garry Piiparinen ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 49 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 49 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Garry Piiparinen Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives 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. Larissa Sneider ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Garry Piiparinen defeated Rick O'Driscoll in the Republican primary. Clarence Vranish qualified as the Independent Party candidate.[5] Piiparinen defeated Sneider and Vranish in the general election.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Garry Piiparinen Incumbent |
53.9% | 1,333 | |
| Democratic | Larissa Sneider | 16.9% | 417 | |
| Independent | Clarence Vranish | 29.3% | 724 | |
| Total Votes | 2,474 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Garry Piiparinen Incumbent |
59.4% | 982 |
| Rick O'Driscoll | 40.6% | 672 |
| Total Votes | 1,654 | |
2012
Piiparinen won election in the 2012 election for the Wyoming House of Representatives District 49. He defeated incumbent Clarence Vranish in the Republican primary on August 21 and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Garry Piiparinen |
91.4% | 2,881 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 8.6% | 271 | |
| Total Votes | 3,152 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Garry Piiparinen |
57.7% | 704 |
| Clarence Vranish Incumbent | 42.3% | 516 |
| Total Votes | 1,220 | |
Campaign finance summary
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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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Personal
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Piiparinen and his wife, Shelley, have five children; Anders, Marie, Liisa, Nils and Jessie.[8]
Recent news
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See also
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Wyoming state legislative districts
- Wyoming House of Representatives
- Wyoming House of Representatives Committees
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate Roster," June 11, 2012
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official General Election Results," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Candidate Roster," accessed October 10, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed August 1, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Clarence Vranish (R) |
Wyoming House of Representatives District 49 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Robert Wharff (R) |
