William Pownall
William H. "Bill" Pownall is an American politician and former Wyoming state legislator. A member of the Republican Party, Pownall represented the 52nd district in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2015 to 2021.[1] Prior to his tenure in the House, Pownall was the Campbell County Sheriff from 2005 to 2015.[2]
William Pownall | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office January 5, 2015 – January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Troy Mader |
| Succeeded by | Bill Fortner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gillette, Wyoming, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jamey Pownall |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Gillette, Wyoming |
| Profession | Rancher |
Elections
2014
Pownall challenged incumbent Republican Representative Troy Mader in the Republican primary. Mader, who had been appointed to the seat after Representative Sue Wallis died, ran for a full term. Pownall defeated Mader in the primary, 61% to 39%. He then won the general election unopposed.
2016
Pownall faced Nicholas DeLaat in the Republican primary and defeated DeLaat with 50.6% of the vote. He then defeated perennial Democratic candidate Duffy Jenniges with 81% of the vote.[3]
References
- "William Pownall". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- "Sheriff under investigation for misconduct". Gillette News Record. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2017.