Mike Greear
Mike Greear (Republican Party) was a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 27. He assumed office in 2011. He left office on January 2, 2023.
Greear (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming House of Representatives to represent District 27. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Greear attended Sheridan College and later graduated with a B.S. in economics from the University of Wyoming. He earned a J.D. from the University of Wyoming Law School in 1994.
Before assuming office, Greear was a partner with Worrall & Greear, P.C. and served as a special assistant attorney general for the State of Wyoming from 1996 to 2001. Prior to attending school, Greear served two years in the United States Army.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Greear was assigned to the following committees:
- Management Council Committee
- House Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee
- House Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee, Chair
- House Rules and Procedure Committee
2019-2020
Greear was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee, Chairman
- Joint Rules and Procedure Committee
- House Minerals, Business and Economic Development Committee, Chairman
- House Rules and Procedure Committee
- Management Council Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Minerals, Business and Economic Development, Chair |
| • Rules and Procedure |
| • Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development, Chair |
| • Joint Rules and Procedure |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Greear served on the following committees:
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| • Joint Appropriations |
| • Joint Rules and Procedure |
| • Appropriations |
| • Rules and Procedure |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Greear served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Greear served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Minerals, Business and Economic Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Mike Greear did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Mike Greear won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 27 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Greear (R) | 98.3 | 3,763 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.7 | 67 | ||
| Total votes: 3,830 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Mike Greear advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 27 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Greear | 98.2 | 2,073 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.8 | 38 | ||
| Total votes: 2,111 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Mike Greear won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 27 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Greear (R) | 98.3 | 2,892 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.7 | 49 | ||
| Total votes: 2,941 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Mike Greear advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 27 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Greear | 100.0 | 1,810 |
| Total votes: 1,810 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 27, 2016.
Incumbent Mike Greear defeated Robert McDonough Jr. in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 27 general election.[2]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 27 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Greear Incumbent |
85.40% | 3,304 | |
| Democratic | Robert McDonough Jr. | 14.60% | 565 | |
| Total Votes | 3,869 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
Robert McDonough Jr. ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 27 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Robert McDonough Jr. (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Mike Greear ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 27 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 27 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Greear Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 30, 2014. Incumbent Mike Greear ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6]
2012
Greear won re-election in the 2012 election for the Wyoming House of Representatives District 27. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 21 and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Mike Greear Incumbent |
98.6% | 3,627 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 1.4% | 52 | |
| Total Votes | 3,679 | |||
2010
Greear was elected to District 27. He was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election, and was unopposed in the August 17 primary.[8]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 27, General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Greear (R)
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2,890 | |||
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 27 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Greear (R)
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1,699 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael Greene completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Greene's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Protect Property Rights 2. Balance the State budget 3. Limit or reduce regulation
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
1. Environmental regulation 2. Encroachment on constitutional rights 3. Prioritization of government spending
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
I look up to several senior members of the Legislature. I also look up to several sucessful businessmen in my district.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Friends Divided, by Gordon S. Wood. It is a great way to understand differing philosophies and how they shaped our government
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty. Honesty. Honesty.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I'm able to see the several sides of each issue. I'm not afaid to state what I believe, but I'm able to do it in a respectful way.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Protect the core principlae of the State of Wyoming.
What legacy would you like to leave?
None. Just that I did a good job and could be trusted.
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 11.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
2021
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In 2021, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 7.
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2020
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In 2020, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 through February 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 3.
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2016
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In 2016, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 8 through March 4.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 through March 7.
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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.[9] Greear received a score of 27% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 33rd 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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Greear and his wife, Tiffany, have two children.[1]
See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Worrall & Greear, P.C., "Michael D. Greear biography," accessed June 21, 2011
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official General Election Results," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate Roster," June 11, 2012
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Election Results," accessed July 25, 2010
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Wyoming House of Representatives District 27 2011-2023 |
Succeeded by Martha Lawley (R) |
