Robert Wharff
Wyoming politician
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Robert Wharff is an American politician serving as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 49th district. Elected in November 2024, he assumed office in January 2025.
Robert Wharff | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| Assumed office January 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ryan Berger |
| In office January 4, 2021 – January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Garry Piiparinen |
| Succeeded by | Ryan Berger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Education | Utah State University (BS) |
Background
Wharff was born and raised in Salt Lake City.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife management from Utah State University.[2] Since 2002, Wharff has worked as the executive director of Wyoming Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife.[3] Wharff was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021.[4]
Instead of seeking re-election to the state house, in 2022, Wharff ran in the Republican primary for the Wyoming Senate seat representing the 15th district. He was defeated in the primary.[4]
In 2024, Wharff was once again elected to the state house.[4]
