Jim Anderson (Wyoming State Senate District 2)
Jim D. Anderson (b. March 17, 1943) is a former Republican member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 2 from 2000 to March 6, 2015. He resigned to spend more time with his family.[1]
Anderson served as Senate President from 2011 to 2012. In the 2009-2010 session, he was the Senate Majority Floor Leader, and he was the Vice President of the Senate from 2007 to 2008.[2] Anderson served in the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 6 from 1997 to 2000.
Biography
Anderson attended the University of Wyoming. He went on to earn his B.S. and E.D. in education at Chadron State College in 1996. After earning his degrees, he attended post graduate studies at the University of Wyoming.
Anderson has worked as both a teacher and a logging and sawmill operator.[3][4]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Anderson was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Appropriations Committee
- Energy & Environment (decommissioned)
- Energy Council
- UW Energy Resource Council
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Anderson served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Education |
| • Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
| • Education |
| • Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Anderson served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Anderson served on these committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Rules and Procedure, Chair |
| • Joint Rules and Procedure |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Anderson served on these committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Rules and Procedure |
Elections
2012
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2012
Anderson won re-election in the 2012 election for Wyoming State Senate, District 2. Anderson ran unopposed in the August 21st primary election and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Jim Anderson Incumbent |
98.4% | 8,359 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 1.6% | 133 | |
| Total Votes | 8,492 | |||
2008
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Jim Anderson won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate, District 2.[7]
Jim Anderson raised $13,975 for his campaign, while Jason Wright raised $4,824.[8]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 2 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Anderson (R)
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6,395 | |||
| Jason Wright (D) | 2,213 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Jim Anderson (Wyoming State Senate District 2) endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[9]
Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."
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.[10] Anderson received a score of 41% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 14th 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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Anderson is married and has two children.
Anderson served as a precinct committeeman before being elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives.
Recent news
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See also
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Wyoming State Senate
- Wyoming State Senate Committees
- Wyoming state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ Casper Star Tribune, "[With PDFs Jim Anderson resigns from Senate, 7 line up to fill," accessed March 13, 2015]
- ↑ State of Wyoming Legislature, "Legislator Information," accessed June 9, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Cowboy State Free Press, "Legislative leadership and committee assignments set," November 15, 2010
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate List," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2008 Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Candidate Contributions," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Wyoming Leadership Team," February 6, 2012
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
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Wyoming Senate District 2 2000–2015 |
Succeeded by Brian Boner (R) |
