Jordan Evans

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Jordan Evans

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Cheyenne East High School

Bachelor's

University of Wyoming, 2011

Personal

Birthplace

Cheyenne, Wyo

Profession

Government

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Jordan Evans (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Wyoming House of Representatives to represent District 7. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Evans completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jordan Evans was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wyoming in 2011. His career experience includes working as a government mapmaker. He has been affiliated with Laramie County Democratic Party and Miles of Smiles Wyoming.

Elections

2024

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Bob Nicholas defeated Jordan Evans in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 7 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Nicholas (R)	64.9	2,791
		Jordan Evans (D)	33.9	1,456
		Other/Write-in votes	1.2	53

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,300
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 7

Jordan Evans advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 7 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jordan Evans	98.1	304
		Other/Write-in votes	1.9	6

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 310
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Bob Nicholas defeated Kathy Russell in the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 7 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Nicholas	60.6	1,068
	Submit photo	Kathy Russell	38.7	682
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	12

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,762
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Evans in this election.

2022

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Bob Nicholas defeated Jordan Evans in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Nicholas (R)	60.9	2,043
		Jordan Evans (D)	38.2	1,282
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	31

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,356
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 7

Jordan Evans advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 7 on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jordan Evans	99.4	163
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	1

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 164
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Bob Nicholas defeated Rick Coppinger in the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 7 on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Nicholas	56.5	1,514
	Submit photo	Rick Coppinger	42.9	1,151
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	15

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,680
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jordan Evans completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Evans' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a fifth generation Wyomingite who loves this wonderful state and the people who live here.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I believe solutions to Wyoming problems need to be Wyoming focused.
• I believe in considering every issue with nuance and thoughtfulness.
• I will deal with all people with kindness and respect.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about the development of our outdoors industry, valuing Wyoming workers and public employees and crafting policy that supports every Wyoming community being a livable and viable community. I wish to make a Wyoming where young people see a future and home.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to many people in my community who do work for the benefit of others, without needing a reason to do so. I try to follow that example at all times because the world is a better place when we all do something to make it better

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and open mindedness.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am kind, thoughtful, and familiar with Wyoming, its people, our culture, and its challenges.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Faithful and honest representation of their constituents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be remembered as a kind person who worked hard on behalf of others and our community.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the Srebrenica massacre during the Balkan Wars. I was probably 6 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked on a ranch as a general laborer during the summers in high school, doing mostly landscaping and fencing work.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The loss of our young people and the decline in extractive industry revenue.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, it is beneficial.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Building relationships is the only way to craft effective and wholistic legislation.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I admire Fred Emerich who represented my district in the Wyoming Senate for many years.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No, not at this time.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I am supported by the Wyoming AFL-CIO

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Both are necessary for the public to trust and engage with government. They are crucial for good governance.

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2022

Jordan Evans completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Evans' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Jordan Evans, and I am a 33-year-old, born-and-raised Wyomingite. Aside from a quickish stint in Laramie to earn my Geography degree from the University of Wyoming, I have proudly lived in Cheyenne my entire life. I work for both the City of Cheyenne and Laramie County as a cartographer, and I help provide mapping resources to our community. Outside of work, I enjoy playing guitar and exploring Wyoming’s outdoors with my wife, Sarah, and our soon-to-be third grade daughter, Olivia. I am running to represent House District 7 in the Wyoming Legislature.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I want to build a better future for Wyoming.
• I want to focus on finding what works.
• I want to earn your trust.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

My platform centers around three ideas: Building our future through retaining younger generations, finding what works regardless of ideological constraints, and earning the trust of Wyomingites. To accomplish these core ideas, I would invest in our local governments and community colleges to build healthy, appealing communities. Additionally, I would build on Wyoming’s strengths, like tourism and energy development, to find ways that allow Wyoming to compete on a regional and national scale while bolstering state revenue streams.

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Campaign finance summary

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Jordan Evans campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Wyoming House of Representatives District 7	Lost general	$145	$1,844
2022	Wyoming House of Representatives District 7	Lost general	$17,670	$14,411
Grand total			$17,815	$16,254
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Wyoming House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Chip Neiman

Majority Leader:Scott Heiner

Minority Leader:Mike Yin

Representatives

District 1

Chip Neiman (R)

District 2

J.D. Williams (R)

District 3

Abby Angelos (R)

District 4

Jeremy Haroldson (R)

District 5

Scott Smith (R)

District 6

Tomi Strock (R)

District 7

Bob Nicholas (R)

District 8

Steve Johnson (R)

District 9

Landon Brown (R)

District 10

John Eklund (R)

District 11

Jacob Wasserburger (R)

District 12

Clarence Styvar (R)

District 13

Ken Chestek (D)

District 14

Trey Sherwood (D)

District 15

Pam Thayer (R)

District 16

Mike Yin (D)

District 17

J.T. Larson (R)

District 18

Scott Heiner (R)

District 19

Joseph Webb (R)

District 20

Michael Schmid (R)

District 21

McKay Erickson (R)

District 22

Andrew Byron (R)

District 23

Liz Storer (D)

District 24

Nina Webber (R)

District 25

Paul Hoeft (R)

District 26

Dalton Banks (R)

District 27

Martha Lawley (R)

District 28

John Winter (R)

District 29

Ken Pendergraft (R)

District 30

Thomas Kelly (R)

District 31

John Bear (R)

District 32

Ken Clouston (R)

District 33

Ivan Posey (D)

District 34

Pepper Ottman (R)

District 35

Tony Locke (R)

District 36

Art Washut (R)

District 37

Steve Harshman (R)

District 38

Jayme Lien (R)

District 39

Cody Wylie (R)

District 40

Marilyn Connolly (R)

District 41

Gary Brown (R)

District 42

Rob Geringer (R)

District 43

Ann Lucas (R)

District 44

Lee Filer (R)

District 45

Karlee Provenza (D)

District 46

Ocean Andrew (R)

District 47

Robert Davis (R)

District 48

Darin McCann (R)

District 49

Robert Wharff (R)

District 50

Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R)

District 51

Laurie Bratten (R)

District 52

Reuben Tarver (R)

District 53

Christopher Knapp (R)

District 54

Lloyd Larsen (R)

District 55

Joel Guggenmos (R)

District 56

Elissa Campbell (R)

District 57

Julie Jarvis (R)

District 58

Bill Allemand (R)

District 59

J.R. Riggins (R)

District 60

Marlene Brady (R)

District 61

Daniel Singh (R)

District 62

Kevin Campbell (R)

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