Keith Kennedy
Keith Kennedy (Republican Party) ran for election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 10. He lost in the Republican primary on August 20, 2024.
Kennedy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Keith Kennedy was born in Greeley, Colorado. He earned a high school diploma from Highland High School, an associate degree from Northeastern Junior College in 1979, a bachelor's degree from the University of Wyoming in 2002, and a graduate degree from Kansas State University in 2005. His career experience includes working as a consultant, farmer and stockman, volunteer firefighter and EMT, fire science trainer, and small business owner. Kennedy has been affiliated with the St Paul's Newman Center and Wyoming Capitol Club. As of his 2024 campaign, Kennedy was a certified Rocky Mountain crop advisor.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Wyoming State Senate District 10
Gary Crum defeated Mike Selmer Jr. in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 10 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gary Crum (R) | 64.8 | 6,331 |
 | Mike Selmer Jr. (D)  | 34.9 | 3,405 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 30 | ||
| Total votes: 9,766 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 10
Mike Selmer Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 10 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Selmer Jr. | 99.3 | 670 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 675 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 10
Gary Crum defeated Keith Kennedy in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 10 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary Crum | 60.0 | 1,712 |
 | Keith Kennedy | 39.6 | 1,129 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 2,854 | |||
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Endorsements
To view Kennedy's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kennedy in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Keith Kennedy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kennedy's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I stand for school choice and parental rights.
- I will work to create permanent property tax reform, and oppose any effort to institute a state income tax.
- I will serve to protect all of our rights as granted by nature's God and listed in the Bill of Rights and the Wyoming Constitution.
b) Drafting and voting on legislation: State senators draft, propose, and vote on bills and resolutions that address a wide range of issues, including education, healthcare, transportation, and natural resources.
c) Committee work: State senators serve on committees, both during the session, and the interim (between sessions), which review and evaluate proposed legislation, hold hearings, and make recommendations to the full chamber.
d) Budget and appropriations: State senators have a role in setting the state's budget, deciding how to allocate funds, and appropriating money for various programs and services.
e) Oversight and investigation: State senators oversee state agencies, departments, and programs, and receive regular reports from these entities to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency.
f) Constituent services: State senators help constituents with state-related issues, such as navigating government agencies, obtaining information, or resolving problems.
g) Community involvement: State senators engage with their constituents through town hall meetings, community events, and other public appearances, staying informed about local concerns and needs.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 15, 2024
