Sandy Newsome
American politician
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Sandy Newsome is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 24 from January 8, 2019 to January 2025.[1][2] Prior to her election, Newsome was a member of the Wyoming Board of Tourism from 2011 until 2017.[3]
Sandy Newsome | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 8, 2019 – January 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Court |
| Succeeded by | Nina Webber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sterling, Colorado, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Bob |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Colorado State University |
| Profession | Businesswoman |
Elections
2016
After incumbent Republican Representative Sam Krone was charged with embezzlement, Newsome ran for the District 24 seat as an independent, having missed the filing deadline.[3] She placed third in the general election, behind Republican nominee and Representative-elect Scott Court and Democratic nominee Paul Fees.[2]
2018
When incumbent Republican Representative Scott Court declined to run for reelection, Newsome ran as a Republican, and won the primary with 60% of the vote.[2] She defeated Democrat Paul Fees with 72% of the vote.[4]
