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Women's rights organizations in other western states looked to Wyoming as a model. [25] Women had held office in a range of capacities. [2] In 1880, Susan Johnson was appointed postmaster in Cheyenne and Mary Bellamy became the first woman to serve in a state legislature. Wyoming women exercised their right to vote: in the 1880s nearly 90% of ...
Wyoming's 8th State Senate district is one of 31 districts in the Wyoming Senate. The district encompasses part of Laramie County. [2] It is represented by Republican Senator Jared Olsen of Cheyenne. [2] [3] In 1992, the state of Wyoming switched from electing state legislators by county to a district-based system. [4]
Wyoming's 22nd State Senate district is one of 31 districts in the Wyoming Senate. The district encompasses Johnson County as well as part of Sheridan County. [2] It is represented by Republican Senator Barry Crago of Buffalo. [2] [3] In 1992, the state of Wyoming switched from electing state legislators by county to a district-based system. [4]
Wyoming's conservative politics leave little room for Democrats. Here's three districts that could turn blue on election day. These districts in Wyoming have the chance for a Democratic flip
Wyoming's 31st State Senate district is one of 31 districts in the Wyoming Senate. The district encompasses part of Laramie County. [2] It is represented by Republican Senator Evie Brennan of Cheyenne. [2] [3] During the 2020 redistricting cycle, the Wyoming Legislature passed a bill in 2022 solidifying the new legislative district boundaries ...
Wyoming's 14th State Senate district is one of 31 districts in the Wyoming Senate. The district encompasses Sublette County as well as parts of Lincoln , Sweetwater , and Uinta counties . [ 2 ] It is represented by Republican Senator Laura Taliaferro Pearson of Kemmerer .
Wyoming's 17th State Senate district is one of 31 districts in the Wyoming Senate. The district encompasses part of Teton County. [2] It is represented by Democratic Senator Mike Gierau of Jackson. [2] [3] In 1992, the state of Wyoming switched from electing state legislators by county to a district-based system. [4]
During its territorial era, the Wyoming Legislature played a crucial role in the Suffragette Movement in the United States.In 1869, only four years following the American Civil War, and another 35 years before women's suffrage became a highly visible political issue in both the U.S., Britain, and elsewhere, the Wyoming Legislature granted all women above the age of 21 the right to vote.