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Leslie Nutting
Leslie Nutting is a former Republican member of Wyoming State Senate, representing District 7 from 2011 to 2015. Nutting did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
A retired nurse, Nutting began her education at St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in 1966. She later went on to earn her B.S.N. at Loretto Heights College, and her M.S.N. from the University of Colorado.
Before assuming office, she was a primary care provider with the Cheyenne Veterans Administration for 15 years, before which she served in the United States Army for five years, earning the rank of Major.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nutting served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nutting served on these committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Journal, Chair |
| • Joint Journal, Chair |
| • Labor, Health and Social Services |
| • Joint Labor, Health and Social Services |
| • Transportation and Highways |
| • Joint Transportation and Highways |
Elections
2010
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2010
Nutting defeated incumbent Kathryn Sessions in the November 2, 2010 general election. She was unopposed in the August 17 primary election.[1]
Nutting credited volunteers for her write-in win.[2][3]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 7 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Leslie Nutting (R)
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2,421 | |||
| Kathryn Sessions (D) | 2,029 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 through March 7.
- Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."
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.[4] Nutting received a score of 48% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 10th 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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Nutting is divorced and has two children.
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
- Leslie Nutting's biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ "Leslie Nutting credits volunteers for write-in Star-Tribune, "Win in Wyoming Senate race," November 8, 2010
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
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| Preceded by Kathryn Sessions (D) |
Wyoming State Senate District 7 2011-2015 |
Succeeded by Stephan Pappas (R) |
