Jim Blackburn (politician)

Theodore "Jim" Blackburn (born 2 July 1943) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 42 from January 5, 2015 to January 2, 2023.[1]

Jim Blackburn
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 42nd district
In office
January 5, 2015 – January 2, 2023
Preceded byLynn Hutchings
Succeeded byBen Hornok
Personal details
Born (1943-07-02) July 2, 1943 (age 80)
Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, Wyoming
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJudy Blackburn
Children3
ResidenceCheyenne, Wyoming

Elections

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2010

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Blackburn challenged incumbent Republican Representative Pete Illoway in the Republican primary and lost, 58% to 42%.

2014

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After incumbent Republican Representative Lynn Hutchings retired to run for the Wyoming Senate, Blackburn announced his candidacy. He defeated Tom Jones in the Republican primary with 55% of the vote. Blackburn defeated Democrat Gary Datus in the general election, 66% to 34%.

2016

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Blackburn ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, and defeated Democrat Juliet Daniels in the general election with 68.3% of the vote.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Jim Blackburn". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
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