Wyoming's 47th House of Representatives district
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Demographics81% White
15% Hispanic
1% Native American
3% Multiracial
15% Hispanic
1% Native American
3% Multiracial
Population(2022)9,572[1]
| Wyoming's 47th State House of Representatives district | |||
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Wyoming's 47th House of Representatives district as of 2022 | |||
| Representative |
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| Demographics | 81% White 15% Hispanic 1% Native American 3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2022) | 9,572[1] | ||
Wyoming's 47th House of Representatives district is one of 62 districts in the Wyoming House of Representatives. The district encompasses parts of Carbon and Sweetwater counties.[2] It is represented by Republican Representative Bob Davis of Baggs.[2][3]
In 1992, the state of Wyoming switched from electing state legislators by county to a district-based system.[4]
| Representative | Party | Term | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teense Willford | 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] |
| Kurt Bucholz | Republican | 2003 – 2006 | Elected in 2002.[10] Re-elected in 2004.[11] Died in 2006.[12] |
| Jeb Steward | Republican | 2007 – 2013 | Elected in 2006.[13] Re-elected in 2008.[14] Re-elected in 2010.[15] |
| Jerry Paxton | Republican | 2013 – 2023 | Elected in 2012.[16] Re-elected in 2014.[17] Re-elected in 2016.[18] Re-elected in 2018.[19] Re-elected in 2020.[20] |
| Bob Davis | Republican | 2023 – present | Elected in 2022.[21] Re-elected in 2024.[22] |