Tara Nethercott

Tara Nethercott

Republican Party

Wyoming State Senate District 4

Tenure

2017 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

8

Compensation

Base salary

$150/day

Per diem

$109/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

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Tara Nethercott (Republican Party) is a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 4. She assumed office on January 2, 2017. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Nethercott (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 4. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Nethercott was assigned to the following committees:

• Management Council Committee
• Management Audit Committee
• Joint Appropriations Committee
• Mental Health & Vulnerable Adult Task Force
• Financial Advisory Council

2021-2022

Nethercott was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Judiciary Committee, Chair
• Senate Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee

2019-2020

Nethercott was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee
• Joint Judiciary Committee, Chairman
• Senate Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee
• Senate Judiciary Committee, Chairman

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Wyoming committee assignments, 2017
• Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions
• Judiciary
• Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions
• Joint Judiciary

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Wyoming State Senate District 4

Incumbent Tara Nethercott won election in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tara Nethercott (R)	96.4	8,255
		Other/Write-in votes	3.6	307

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,562
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 4

Incumbent Tara Nethercott defeated Gregg Smith (Unofficially withdrew) in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 4 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tara Nethercott	72.7	2,942
	Submit photo	Gregg Smith (Unofficially withdrew)	26.2	1,059
		Other/Write-in votes	1.2	47

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,048
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Wyoming Secretary of State election, 2022

General election

General election for Wyoming Secretary of State

Chuck Gray won election in the general election for Wyoming Secretary of State on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chuck Gray (R)	91.6	147,402
		Other/Write-in votes	8.4	13,573

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 160,975
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming Secretary of State

Chuck Gray defeated Tara Nethercott, R. Mark Armstrong, and Dan Dockstader (Unofficially withdrew) in the Republican primary for Wyoming Secretary of State on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chuck Gray	48.3	75,972
		Tara Nethercott	40.1	63,069
		R. Mark Armstrong	9.1	14,304
		Dan Dockstader (Unofficially withdrew)	2.3	3,698
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	410

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 157,453
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2020

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wyoming State Senate District 4

Incumbent Tara Nethercott won election in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tara Nethercott (R)	97.0	9,299
		Other/Write-in votes	3.0	291

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 9,590
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 4

Incumbent Tara Nethercott advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 4 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tara Nethercott	97.2	3,787
		Other/Write-in votes	2.8	110

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,897
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2016

See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Wyoming State Senate 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 Tony Ross (R) did not seek re-election.

Tara Nethercott defeated Ken Esquibel in the Wyoming State Senate District 4 general election.

Wyoming State Senate, District 4 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tara Nethercott	60.32%	5,867
	Democratic	Ken Esquibel	39.68%	3,859
Total Votes				9,726
Source: Wyoming Secretary of State

Ken Esquibel ran unopposed in the Wyoming State Senate District 4 Democratic primary.

Wyoming State Senate, District 4 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Ken Esquibel  (unopposed)

Tara Nethercott defeated Bill Weaver and David Pope in the Wyoming State Senate District 4 Republican primary.

Wyoming State Senate, District 4 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tara Nethercott	46.05%	1,748
	Republican	Bill Weaver	19.05%	723
	Republican	David Pope	34.91%	1,325
Total Votes				3,796

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

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2016

Nethercott's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“	See below my answers to the Casper Star Tribune’s invitation to all candidates. 1. Why are you running I am committed to Wyoming’s future through job creation and retention, economic diversity, quality education and access to healthcare for the people of this Great State. The future of Wyoming depends on thoughtful, effective and decisive leadership. I am a small business owner and attorney who understand the importance of a balanced budget and meeting the bottom line. My Wyoming roots run deep. My family homesteaded this great State in the 1880’s. That pioneer drive and ingenuity endure in me with a lifelong commitment to Wyoming. 2. What are the most pressing issues facing your constituents and how should they be addressed? Wyoming’s economic downturn is the most serious issue facing Wyoming. The budgetary impacts are severe and effect all facets of Wyoming life from jobs to education and healthcare. 3. During the past session, lawmakers cut state agencies, education and social programs to address the decline in revenue. What do you see as the path forward in coming years? The future of Wyoming depends on a thriving economy, energy production and economic diversification are essential to the State’s financial future. The energy industry creates jobs and supports small business. Wyoming is blessed with many natural resources including oil, natural gas, uranium, and coal. All must be a part of Wyoming’s future. Even though the energy industry is in challenging times, it is vital that Wyoming maintains its role as a leader in energy production. Wyoming must continue its commitment to agencies like the Wyoming Business Council that are vital to developing local infrastructure and enable job growth and diversification. 4. Feel free to address philosophical perspectives you think would help voters make a good decision in your race. As a State Senator, I will provide a forward thinking and a balanced approach to Wyoming’s future energy and economic development and will support efforts to add value and diversify Wyoming’s energy and economic portfolios through advances in research and technology. I believe in government accountability and effective legislation that results in a return on investment for the people of Wyoming through sound lawmaking.	”
—Tara Nethercott,

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Tara Nethercott campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Wyoming State Senate District 4	Won general	$38,430	$17,377
2022	Wyoming Secretary of State	Lost primary	$369,934	$325,209
2020	Wyoming State Senate District 4	Won general	$10,150	N/A**
2016	Wyoming State Senate, District 4	Won	$47,438	N/A**
Grand total			$465,952	$342,586
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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In 2024, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 8. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2023

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In 2023, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 3. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 11. National Federation of Independent Business 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. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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2019

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In 2019, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 through February 28. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 15. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2017

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Current members of the Wyoming State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Bo Biteman

Majority Leader:Tara Nethercott

Minority Leader:Mike Gierau

Senators

District 1

Ogden Driskill (R)

District 2

Brian Boner (R)

District 3

Cheri Steinmetz (R)

District 4

Tara Nethercott (R)

District 5

Lynn Hutchings (R)

District 6

Taft Love (R)

District 7

Stephan Pappas (R)

District 8

Jared Olsen (R)

District 9

Chris Rothfuss (D)

District 10

Gary Crum (R)

District 11

Larry Hicks (R)

District 12

John Kolb (R)

District 13

Stacy Jones (R)

District 14

Laura Taliaferro Pearson (R)

District 15

Wendy Davis Schuler (R)

District 16

Dan Dockstader (R)

District 17

Mike Gierau (D)

District 18

Tim French (R)

District 19

Dan Laursen (R)

District 20

Ed Cooper (R)

District 21

Bo Biteman (R)

District 22

Barry Crago (R)

District 23

Eric Barlow (R)

District 24

Troy McKeown (R)

District 25

Cale Case (R)

District 26

Tim Salazar (R)

District 27

Bill Landen (R)

District 28

James Anderson (R)

District 29

Robert Ide (R)

District 30

Charles Scott (R)

District 31

Evie Brennan (R)

Republican Party (29)

Democratic Party (2)