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Mike Madden
Michael Madden (b. September 13, 1943) is a former Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 40 from 2007 to 2019.
Biography
Madden earned his B.S. in economics/mathematics from South Dakota State University. He went on to receive his Ph.D. in economics/statistics from Iowa State University.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Revenue, Chair |
| • Rules and Procedure |
| • Joint Revenue, Chair |
| • Joint Rules and Procedure |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Madden served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Revenue, Chair |
| • Joint Rules and Procedure |
| • Revenue, Chair |
| • Rules and Procedure |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Madden served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Revenue, Chair |
| • Rules and Procedure |
| • Joint Revenue, Chair |
| • Joint Rules and Procedure |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Madden served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Joint Education |
| • Revenue |
| • Joint Revenue |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Madden served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Revenue |
| • Transportation and Highways |
Issues
Beer tax increase
Faced with a proposed beer tax increase, Madden noted that he wanted to know the cost to the state of collecting the beer tax. Going into the 2014 legislative session, Wyoming had the lowest beer tax of any state, collecting only approximately $265,000 annually. Madden noted that it would be likely best to either raise the tax to bring in a significant amount of revenue, or to eliminate the tax altogether and avoid the costs associated with collecting the tax.[2] A legislative committee rejected the first proposal to raise the beer tax, although at least once legislator declared an intent to push forward with a second one.[3]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Mike Madden did not file to run for re-election.
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 Madden defeated Greg Haas in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 40 general election.[4]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 40 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Madden Incumbent |
80.91% | 3,534 | |
| Democratic | Greg Haas | 19.09% | 834 | |
| Total Votes | 4,368 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
Greg Haas ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 40 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 40 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Greg Haas (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Mike Madden defeated Alfred Weeden in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 40 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 40 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Madden Incumbent |
55.22% | 1,317 | |
| Republican | Alfred Weeden | 44.78% | 1,068 | |
| Total Votes | 2,385 | |||
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 Madden defeated Jenny Wuerker in the Republican primary. Madden was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Mike Madden Incumbent |
56.8% | 1,609 |
| Jenny Wuerker | 43.2% | 1,226 |
| Total Votes | 2,835 | |
2012
Madden won re-election in the 2012 election for the Wyoming House of Representatives District 40. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 21 and was also unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Madden Incumbent |
98.2% | 3,806 | |
| Write-Ins | Various | 1.8% | 70 | |
| Total Votes | 3,876 | |||
2010
Madden was re-elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives, District 40. He was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election. Madden defeated Republicans Joseph St. Pierre and Laura DeMatteis in the August 17, 2010, primary. [10]
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 40, General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Madden (R)
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2,811 | |||
| Richard Tass (I) | 1,516 | |||
| Wyoming House of Representatives, District 40 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mike Madden (R)
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2,205 | |||
| Laura B. DeMatteis(R) | 722 | |||
| Joseph St. Pierre(R) | 440 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Mike Madden endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[11]
Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 15.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."
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.[12] Madden received a score of 30% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 27th 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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Madden and his wife, Cheryl, have two 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
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Proposed beer tax increase draws opposition in Wyoming," September 14, 2013
- ↑ Wyoming Tribune Eagle, "Committee rejects bill to raise beer tax," September 17, 2013
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official General Election Results," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Wyoming Leadership Team," February 6, 2012
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Wyoming House of Representatives District 40 2007–2019 |
Succeeded by Richard Tass (R) |
