Lee Ann Stephenson

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Lee Ann Stephenson

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Associate

Laramie County Community College, 1987

Bachelor's

University of Wyoming, 1989

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Lee Ann Stephenson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Wyoming House of Representatives to represent District 47. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Stephenson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Lee Ann Stephenson earned an associate degree from Laramie County Community College in 1987 and a bachelor's degree from the University of Wyoming in 1989. Her professional experience includes co-owning a seasonal campground in Riverside, Wyoming. She served on the Carbon County Senior Services Board for 10 years and was appointed to the state senior services board, where she served for 3 years. Stephenson has also served as the secretary/treasurer of the Sierra Madre Water and Sewer Joint Powers Board and the Carbon County Specific Purpose Tax Joint Powers Board.

Elections

2022

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 47

Robert Davis defeated Lee Ann Stephenson in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 47 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Davis (R)	79.8	2,636
		Lee Ann Stephenson (D)	19.9	656
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	11

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,303
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 47

Lee Ann Stephenson advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 47 on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lee Ann Stephenson	100.0	129

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 47

Robert Davis defeated Clyde Johnson in the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 47 on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Davis	57.2	1,447
	Submit photo	Clyde Johnson	42.3	1,070
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	14

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,531
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2018

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wyoming State Senate District 11

Incumbent Larry S. Hicks defeated Lee Ann Stephenson in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 11 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry S. Hicks (R)	65.8	3,757
		Lee Ann Stephenson (D)	34.0	1,939
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	11

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,707
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 11

Lee Ann Stephenson advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 11 on August 21, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lee Ann Stephenson	100.0	570

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 570
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 11

Incumbent Larry S. Hicks advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 11 on August 21, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Larry S. Hicks	100.0	2,506

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Lee Ann Stephenson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stephenson's 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 moved to Wyoming in 1977. I graduated from the University of Wyoming with a BS in Administration of Justice in 1989 and began a career first as a case manager in a community correctional facility, then worked for the Department of Family Services investigating child abuse and as a juvenile probation officer. I was promoted to the state DFS office, and began training and writing policy and procedures for child protection. I managed the state Child Fatality Review Team. I also managed the child protection federal funding streams. I educated legislators in required bills for federal compliance. I next moved to the Attorney General's Office, Division of Victim's Services as the domestic violence program manager. There I managed both state and federal funding streams, provided policy, procedures and training in domestic violence. I worked with legislators on bills concerning domestic violence. I provided training to not only DV programs, but law enforcement, courts and other community stakeholders. I learned conflict resolution. I retired and am half owner along with my husband of 40 years of a seasonal tourist based campground in Riverside, Wyoming.

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?

• All people need to be treated with respect.
• Everyone deserves access to good health care and I support Medicaid expansion.
• Every child deserves the best education we can provide.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I know the value of being connected. It's important for the people of my district to have a voice and be heard in the legislature. I feel strongly our teachers need our support and they are a Wyoming treasure. I feel every child deserves the best education we can provide. I feel people and their families should feel safe in their home. I also feel Wyoming can do more in providing supportive mental health services to address the high rate of depression and suicide in our state. I support state involvement in affordable child care to help lift women into higher wage jobs. I support closing state tax loopholes before supporting tax increases. I support non-resident land owners paying a higher property tax over residents of Wyoming.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

I believe the relationship should be based on respect and a desire to do our best for the state of Wyoming and it's people, not our party.

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

Supporting services in mental and physical health during a decline in mineral extraction revenues and taxes.

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

I do and and have that experience in working in state government and helping and educating legislators over my career in the areas of social services particularly.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I support and independent outside council.

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

Senator Mike Enzi used to say something like 'Let's work together on the 80% of things we agree on instead of fighting about the 20% we don't.' I respect this philosophy and want to carry it forward.

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

no

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I do. I have had a lot of experience working with competing interests and people toward a common goal. I feel this is a strength I can bring to the Wyoming legislature.

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Note: Stephenson submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on June 23, 2022.

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June 22 submission

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I moved to Wyoming in 1977. I graduated from the University of Wyoming with a BS in Administration of Justice in 1989 and began a career first as a case manager in a community correctional facility, then worked for the Department of Family Services investigating child abuse and as a juvenile probation officer. I was promoted to the state DFS office, and began training and writing policy and procedures for child protection. I managed the state Child Fatality Review Team. I also managed the child protection federal funding streams. I educated legislators in required bills for federal compliance. I next moved to the Attorney General's Office, Division of Victim's Services as the domestic violence program manager. There I managed both state and federal funding streams, provided policy, procedures and training in domestic violence. I worked with legislators on bills concerning domestic violence. I provided training to not only DV programs, but law enforcement, courts and other community stakeholders. I learned conflict resolution. I retired and am half owner along with my husband of 40 years of a seasonal tourist based campground in Riverside, Wyoming.

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?

• All people need to be treated with respect.
• Everyone deserves access to good health care and I support Medicaid expansion.
• Every child deserves the best education we can provide.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I know the value of being connected. It's important for the people of my district to have a voice and be heard in the legislature. I feel strongly our teachers need our support and they are a Wyoming treasure. I feel every child deserves the best education we can provide. I feel people and their families should feel safe in their home. I also feel Wyoming can do more in providing supportive mental health services to address the high rate of depression and suicide in our state. I support state involvement in affordable child care to help lift women into higher wage jobs. I support closing state tax loopholes before supporting tax increases. I support non-resident land owners paying a higher property tax over residents of Wyoming.

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Note: Stephenson submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on June 22, 2022.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Lee Ann Stephenson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stephenson's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Maintain the vast public lands of Wyoming in public hands. Support full funding for our public schools. Support keeping government out of the personal medical lives of women.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Interested in criminal justice reform.

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

Most important-be responsive to the district's people. I also support government transparency.

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

I do believe a candidate needs to have experience in service.

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

Economic development and diversity needed to move us from a single industry dependance and the boom bust cycle of government funding.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Governor should be a big picture leader.

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

I want to move away from the hyper partisan political atmosphere and work together and compromise in effort to best support the people of Wyoming.

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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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