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Mark Semlek
Mark Semlek (b. April 17, 1951) is a former Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 1 from 2003 to 2015. Semlek did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Semlek earned his B.S. and M.S. from the University of Wyoming. His professional experience includes working as a rancher.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Semlek served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Revenue |
| • Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources, Chair |
| • Joint Revenue |
| • Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Semlek served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources, Chair |
| • Joint Agriculture, Public Lands and Water Resources, Chair |
| • Revenue |
| • Joint Revenue |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2011 legislative session, Semlek served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Public Lands and Water Resources |
| • Revenue |
Elections
2012
Semlek won re-election in the 2012 election for the Wyoming House of Representatives District 1. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 21 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Mark Semlek Incumbent |
99% | 4,455 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 1% | 46 | |
| Total Votes | 4,501 | |||
2010
Semlek was re-elected to Wyoming House of Representatives District 1. He defeated Democrat Stan Dodson in the November 2, 2010, general election. He was unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary.[3]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 1, General election {2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mark Semlek (R)
|
3,595 | |||
| Stan Dodson (D) | 547 | |||
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 1, 2010 Republican Primary results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mark A Semlek (R)
|
2,463 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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] Semlek received a score of 57% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 8th out of 61 members of the Wyoming House of Representatives. Although there are 60 members of the House, a 61st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.
Personal
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Semlek and his wife, Sheila, have five children.
Recent news
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See also
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Wyoming state legislative districts
- Wyoming House of Representatives
- Wyoming House of Representatives Committees
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Wyoming House of Representatives District 1 2003–2015 |
Succeeded by Tyler Lindholm (R) |
