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| Wyoming House of Representatives District 1 | ||
| Current incumbent | Tyler Lindholm  | |
| Population | 9,560 | |
| Race | 98.2% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.6% Other; 1.1% Two or More Races | |
| Ethnicity | 97.0% Not Hispanic, 3.0% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 76.8% age 18 and over | |
Wyoming's first state house district is represented by Republican Representative Tyler Lindholm.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 9,560 civilians reside within Wyoming's first 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 Tyler Lindholm (R) won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Tyler Lindholm (R) |
98.3
|
3,688 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
1.7
|
65 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 3,753 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Tyler Lindholm advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 1 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Tyler Lindholm (R) |
100
|
2,747 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,747 |
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 Tyler Lindholm defeated Randy Leinen in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 1 general election.Wyoming House of Representatives, District 1 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Tyler Lindholm Incumbent |
90.03% | 4,606 | |
| Democratic | Randy Leinen | 9.97% | 510 | |
| Total Votes | 5,116 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State | ||||
Wyoming House of Representatives, District 1 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Randy Leinen (unopposed) |
Wyoming House of Representatives, District 1 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tyler Lindholm Incumbent |
69.65% | 1,834 | |
| Republican | Ted Davis | 30.35% | 799 | |
| Total Votes | 2,633 | |||
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. Tyler Lindholm defeated Bruce Brown and Ted Davis in the Republican primary. Lindholm was unchallenged in the general election.
Wyoming House of Representatives, District 1 Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Tyler Lindholm |
42.5% | 1,321 |
| Bruce Brown | 35.2% | 1,092 |
| Ted Davis | 22.3% | 692 |
| Total Votes | 3,105 | |
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 Mark Semlek (R) was unchallenged in the general election. Semlek was unopposed in the Republican primary election..
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Wyoming House of Representatives District 1 raised a total of $87,668. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $5,157 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Wyoming House of Representatives District 1
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $28,603 | 3 | $9,534 |
| 2014 | $17,592 | 3 | $5,864 |
| 2012 | $1,150 | 1 | $1,150 |
| 2010 | $200 | 1 | $200 |
| 2008 | $2,050 | 1 | $2,050 |
| 2006 | $1,200 | 1 | $1,200 |
| 2004 | $9,480 | 2 | $4,740 |
| 2002 | $12,785 | 3 | $4,262 |
| 2000 | $14,608 | 2 | $7,304 |
| Total | $87,668 | 17 | $5,157 |
