Wyoming House of Representatives District 6 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Wyoming, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 6 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 6

Tomi Strock defeated Bruce Jones and Hank Szramkowski in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tomi Strock (R)	63.5	2,266
	Submit photo	Bruce Jones (Independent)	30.2	1,079
		Hank Szramkowski (D)	6.1	218
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	5

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,568
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• Tania Malone (D)

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

Quality Education

Freedom to access reproductive healthcare

Economic diversity

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

I am passionate about all three.

I believe that we need to teach our students in Wyoming schools how to think and not what to think. If the state didn't get brought into court over bad policies,they would have more money for the schools 

I believe that a woman should have the freedom to access reproductive healthcare in Wyoming and the country. We should also initiate Medicare for every tax paying citizen in the country. Expanding benefits to include eye care, dental, and hearing.

I am excited about the rare earth elements mines proposed to begin mining in the Laramie and Upton areas. These minerals are used in the production of cell phones, MRI machines, electric vehicles, lasers and other electronics.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. These two members of Congress are always thinking about the constituency they serve. The legislation they propose is generally to protect consumers or to make the lives of people better.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

a sense of empathy and and a desire to promote legislation to improve the people of Wyoming

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

empathy, dedication, and a strong desire to help the people of Converse County

What legacy would you like to leave?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

A legislator who worked to promote the rights of and help improve the lives of all Wyoming Citizens

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

The assassination of then President John F. Kennedy. I was in third grade, seven years old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

My first real job was working as a gas station attendant in 1968. I had that job for around a year.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

A peoples History of the United States by Howard Zinn, because it told the true story of how our country came to be.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

for the parties to work together in cooperation to insure the state fulfills it's constitutional responsibilities.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

diversification of it's economy, and education for our students that will prepare them to be functioning productive members of society.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

Freshman legislators can bring a unique point of view that seasoned legislators may not have. They will bring an enthusiastic voice dedicated to there constituents.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Hank Szramkowski (D)

Yes. Not only beneficial, but necessary. As legislators we must be able to work together to achieve our intended goals. We must also not be discouraged if we don't get everything we propose, understanding that change comes gradually sometimes in increments.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

computer program that makes changes using strict population data to create senate and house districts would be more beneficial than using elected officials for the process. The human bias needs to be removed.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

no

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

no

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Hank Szramkowski (D)

yes

See also

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• Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2022

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