Wyoming's 38th House of Representatives district
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Wyoming's 38th House of Representatives district is one of 62 districts in the Wyoming House of Representatives. The district encompasses part of Natrona County.[2] It is represented by Republican Representative Jayme Lien of Casper.[2][3]
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Demographics89% White
1% Black
5% Hispanic
4% Multiracial
1% Black
5% Hispanic
4% Multiracial
Population(2022)9,529[1]
| Wyoming's 38th State House of Representatives district | |||
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Wyoming's 38th House of Representatives district as of 2022 | |||
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| Demographics | 89% White 1% Black 5% Hispanic 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2022) | 9,529[1] | ||
In 1992, the state of Wyoming switched from electing state legislators by county to a district-based system.[4]
List of members representing the district
| Representative | Party | Term | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Paseneaux | Republican | 1993 – 2003 | Elected in 1992.[5] Re-elected in 1994.[6] Re-elected in 1996.[7] Re-elected in 1998.[8] Re-elected in 2000.[9] |
| Bob Brechtel | Republican | 2003 – 2013 | Elected in 2002.[10] Re-elected in 2004.[11] Re-elected in 2006.[12] Re-elected in 2008.[13] Re-elected in 2010.[14] |
| Tom Walters | Republican | 2013 – 2025 | Elected in 2012.[15] Re-elected in 2014.[16] Re-elected in 2016.[17] Re-elected in 2018.[18] Re-elected in 2020.[19] Re-elected in 2022.[20] |
| Jayme Lien | Republican | 2025 – present | Elected in 2024.[21] |
Recent election results
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Walters (Incumbent) | 2,261 | 98.17% | |
| Write-ins | 42 | 1.82% | ||
| Total votes | 2,303 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 501 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Walters (Incumbent) | 3,528 | 97.78% | |
| Write-ins | 80 | 2.21% | ||
| Total votes | 3,608 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 787 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Walters (Incumbent) | 2,656 | 97.68% | |
| Write-ins | 63 | 2.31% | ||
| Total votes | 2,719 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 492 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Walters (Incumbent) | 3,277 | 75.09% | |
| Democratic | Shawn Johnson | 1,068 | 24.47% | |
| Write-ins | 19 | 0.43% | ||
| Total votes | 4,364 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 313 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Walters (Incumbent) | 2,233 | 96.62% | |
| Write-ins | 78 | 3.37% | ||
| Total votes | 2,311 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 452 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jayme Lien | 3,253 | 95.64% | |
| Write-ins | 148 | 4.35% | ||
| Total votes | 3,401 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 736 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
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1992 Apportionment Plan | [5][22] |
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2002 Apportionment Plan | [23][24] |
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2012 Apportionment Plan | [25][26] |