Wyatt Agar

Wyatt Agar (born October 2, 1981) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate representing District 20 since January 10, 2017.[1]

Wyatt Agar
Member of the Wyoming Senate
from the 20th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2017
Preceded byGerald Geis
Succeeded byEd Cooper (elect)
Personal details
Born (1981-10-02) October 2, 1981
Weiser, Idaho
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Joey Agar
Children3
ResidenceThermopolis, Wyoming
ProfessionRancher, small business owner

Career

Agar is a rancher and partner in the Durbin Creek Ranch outside of Thermopolis. He previously served as Vice Chairman and Secretary for the Hot Springs County Republican Party.[2]

Elections

2016

When incumbent Republican Senator Gerald Geis announced his retirement, Agar announced his candidacy for the seat.[3] Agar defeated Ron Harvey and Bob Bayuk in the Republican primary with 57% of the vote. He defeated Democrat Mary Jane Norskog in the general election with 82% of the vote.[4]

References

  1. "Wyatt Agar". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  2. "Wyatt Agar (R), candidate for Wyoming State Senate, District 20". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  3. "Thermopolis rancher declares for Senate District 20". Northern Wyoming Daily News. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  4. "Statewide Senate Candidates Unofficial Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved December 5, 2016.


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