Wyoming's 59th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Wyoming's 59th 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 J.R. Riggins of Casper.[2][3]
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Demographics79% White
1% Black
13% Hispanic
1% Other
6% Multiracial
1% Black
13% Hispanic
1% Other
6% Multiracial
Population(2022)9,414[1]
| Wyoming's 59th State House of Representatives district | |||
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Wyoming's 59th House of Representatives district as of 2022 | |||
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| Demographics | 79% White 1% Black 13% Hispanic 1% Other 6% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2022) | 9,414[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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Sadler | Democratic | 1993 – 1995 | Elected in 1992.[5] |
| Nimi McConigley | Republican | 1995 – 1997 | Elected in 1994.[6] |
| Nancy Berry | Democratic | 1997 – 1999 | Elected in 1996.[7] Re-elected in 1998.[8] Resigned in 1999.[9] |
| Dick Sadler | Democratic | 1999 – 2003 | Appointed 1999.[10] Elected in 2000.[11] |
| Mary Meyer Gilmore | Democratic | 2003 – 2009 | Elected in 2002.[12] Re-elected in 2004.[13] Re-elected in 2006.[14] |
| Mike A. Gilmore | Democratic | 2009 – 2011 | Elected in 2008.[15] |
| Bunky Loucks | Republican | 2011 – 2020 | Elected in 2010.[16] Re-elected in 2012.[17] Re-elected in 2014.[18] Re-elected in 2016.[19] Re-elected in 2018.[20] Resigned in 2020.[21] |
| Kevin O'Hearn | Republican | 2020 – 2023 | Appointed in 2020.[22] Re-elected in 2020.[23] Re-elected in 2022.[24] |
| J.R. Riggins | Republican | 2025 – present | Elected in 2024.[25] |
Recent election results
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bunky Loucks (incumbent) | 1,325 | 63.30% | |
| Democratic | Laurie Longtine | 762 | 36.40% | |
| Write-ins | 6 | 0.28% | ||
| Total votes | 2,093 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 114 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bunky Loucks (incumbent) | 2,462 | 69.07% | |
| Democratic | Laurie Longtine | 1,082 | 30.35% | |
| Write-ins | 20 | 0.56% | ||
| Total votes | 3,564 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 182 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bunky Loucks (incumbent) | 1,700 | 66.64% | |
| Democratic | Laurie L. Longtine | 843 | 33.04% | |
| Write-ins | 8 | 0.31% | ||
| Total votes | 2,551 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 78 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin O'Hearn (incumbent) | 2,658 | 70.16% | |
| Democratic | Mike A. Gilmore | 1,104 | 29.14% | |
| Write-ins | 26 | 0.68% | ||
| Total votes | 3,788 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 146 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin O'Hearn (incumbent) | 1,767 | 95.66% | |
| Write-ins | 80 | 4.33% | ||
| Total votes | 1,847 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 454 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | J.R. Riggins | 2,740 | 96.78% | |
| Write-ins | 91 | 3.21% | ||
| Total votes | 2,831 | 100.0% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 794 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
| Map | Description | Apportionment Plan | Notes |
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1992 Apportionment Plan | [5][26] |
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2002 Apportionment Plan | [27][28] |
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2012 Apportionment Plan | [29][30] |