JoAnn Dayton
JoAnn Dayton (Democratic Party) was a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 17. She assumed office on January 5, 2015. She left office on January 4, 2021.
Dayton (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming House of Representatives to represent District 17. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Dayton was first elected to the chamber in 2014.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Dayton was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Revenue Committee
- Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee
- House Labor, Health and Social Services Committee
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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| • Labor, Health and Social Services |
| • Revenue |
| • Joint Labor, Health and Social Services |
| • Joint Revenue |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dayton served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Revenue |
| • Joint Labor, Health and Social Services |
| • Revenue |
| • Labor, Health and Social Services |
Campaign themes
2014
Dayton's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Let’s work to keep Wyoming a leader in Energy
- Excerpt: "Wyoming is a national energy leader. To maintain this standing we must be active in finding new resources for our future."
Let’s work towards making Wyoming a leader in Education
- Excerpt: "Let’s find an evaluation that allows more time for classroom teaching. Let’s put our money to work for our students and teachers."
Let’s work towards keeping Wyoming land open to the Public
- Excerpt: "Public lands are one of our greatest assets that we need to protect for future generations to enjoy. I believe in “Public Lands in Public Hands’’."
Let’s work towards making Wyoming workplaces safer
- Excerpt: "Wyoming citizens have the right to a safe workplace were working conditions are free of known dangers. Let’s work to return all residents home safely every day."
Let’s work towards properly managing our wealth
- Excerpt: "Wyoming is one of the richest states in the nation yet our infrastructure goes unheeded. Let’s put our dollars to work for our residents."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
JoAnn Dayton did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent JoAnn Dayton defeated Traci Ciepiela in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 17 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | JoAnn Dayton (D) | 59.3 | 1,240 |
| Traci Ciepiela (R) | 40.2 | 841 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 2,092 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent JoAnn Dayton advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 17 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | JoAnn Dayton | 100.0 | 487 |
| Total votes: 487 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 17
Traci Ciepiela advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 17 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Traci Ciepiela | 100.0 | 612 | |
| Total votes: 612 | |||
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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 JoAnn Dayton ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 17 general election.[2]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 17 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  JoAnn Dayton Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent JoAnn Dayton ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 17 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 17 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | JoAnn Dayton 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. JoAnn Dayton ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Stephen Watt was unopposed in the Republican primary. Dayton defeated Watt in the general election.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | JoAnn Dayton |
57.7% | 1,218 | |
| Republican | Stephen Watt Incumbent | 42.3% | 894 | |
| Total Votes | 2,112 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Dayton ran in the 2012 election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 17. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 21 and was defeated by Stephen Watt (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | JoAnn Dayton | 44.5% | 1,354 | |
| Republican | Stephen Watt |
55.2% | 1,680 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 0.3% | 10 | |
| Total Votes | 3,044 | |||
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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Recent news
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See also
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Wyoming House of Representatives
- Wyoming House Committees
- Wyoming state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- JoAnn Dayton on Facebook
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Wyoming State Legislature
Footnotes
- ↑ Dayton for House, "Issues," accessed October 21, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official General Election Results," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2016
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ 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 "2012 Candidate List
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Stephen Watt (R) |
Wyoming House of Representatives District 17 2015–2021 |
Succeeded by Chad Banks (D |
