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| Wyoming House of Representatives District 29 | ||
| Current incumbent | Mark Kinner  | |
| Population | 8,813 | |
| Race | 96.8% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.0% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.7% Other; 1.6% Two or More Races | |
| Ethnicity | 93.6% Not Hispanic, 6.4% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 76.0% age 18 and over | |
Wyoming's twenty-ninth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Mark Kinner.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 8,813 civilians reside within Wyoming's twenty-ninth state house district. Wyoming's state representatives represent an average of 9,394 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 8,230 residents.
Members of the Wyoming House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Wyoming legislators assume office the first Monday in January following the election.
Section 2 of Article 3 of the Wyoming Constitution states, "Senators shall be elected for the term of four (4) years and representatives for the term of two (2) years. The senators elected at the first election shall be divided by lot into two classes as nearly equal as may be. The seats of senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the first two years, and of the second class at the expiration of four years. No person shall be a senator who has not attained the age of twenty-five years, or a representative who has not attained the age of twenty-one years, and who is not a citizen of the United States and of this state and who has not, for at least twelve months next preceding his election resided within the county or district in which he was elected."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $150/day | $109/day. Set by the legislature. |
If there is a vacancy in the senate, the Board of County Commissioners representing the vacant seat must select a replacement. The state central committee of the political party that last held the seat must submit a list of three candidates to the Board of County Commissioners. The party committee must submit the list of candidates within 30 days after the vacancy happened.
The Board of County Commissioners selects the replacement within five days of receiving the list of candidates. The person appointed to the seat serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Elections for the office of Wyoming House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 18, 2020. The filing deadline is May 29, 2020.
Incumbent Mark Kinner (R) won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 29 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Mark Kinner (R) |
98.3
|
2,550 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
1.7
|
43 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 2,593 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Mark Kinner defeated Steven Cain in the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 29 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Mark Kinner (R) |
61.0
|
1,057 |
|
|
Steven Cain (R) |
39.0
|
677 | |
|
|
Total votes: 1,734 |
Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 27, 2016.
Incumbent Mark Kinner defeated Sandra Kingsley in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 29 general election.Wyoming House of Representatives, District 29 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Mark Kinner Incumbent |
77.74% | 3,073 | |
| Democratic | Sandra Kingsley | 22.26% | 880 | |
| Total Votes | 3,953 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
Wyoming House of Representatives, District 29 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sandra Kingsley (unopposed) |
Wyoming House of Representatives, District 29 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Kinner Incumbent |
63.83% | 870 | |
| Republican | Steven Cain | 36.17% | 493 | |
| Total Votes | 1,363 | |||
Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 30, 2014. Incumbent John Patton defeated Ryan Mulholland in the Republican primary. Patton was unchallenged in the general election.
Wyoming House of Representatives, District 29 Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
John Patton Incumbent |
50.9% | 600 |
| Ryan Mulholland | 49.1% | 578 |
| Total Votes | 1,178 | |
Elections for the office of Wyoming House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 21, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Incumbent John Patton (R) was unchallenged in the general election. Patton was unopposed in the Republican primary election.
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Wyoming House of Representatives District 29 raised a total of $75,955. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $4,468 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Wyoming House of Representatives District 29
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $30,580 | 3 | $10,193 |
| 2014 | $13,710 | 2 | $6,855 |
| 2012 | $1,215 | 1 | $1,215 |
| 2010 | $9,011 | 1 | $9,011 |
| 2008 | $7,970 | 3 | $2,657 |
| 2006 | $1,225 | 1 | $1,225 |
| 2004 | $1,525 | 1 | $1,525 |
| 2002 | $6,180 | 2 | $3,090 |
| 2000 | $4,539 | 3 | $1,513 |
| Total | $75,955 | 17 | $4,468 |
