Dave Freudenthal
| Dave Freudenthal | |
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| 31st Governor of Wyoming | |
| In office January 6, 2003 – January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Geringer |
| Succeeded by | Matt Mead |
| United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming | |
| In office 1994–2001 |
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| Nominated by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Richard Stacy |
| Succeeded by | Matt Mead |
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| Born | October 12, 1950 Thermopolis, Wyoming |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Roan |
| Children | Donald Hillary Bret Katie |
| Alma mater | Amherst College University of Wyoming |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
David Duane "Dave" Freudenthal (pronounced /ˈfriːdənθɑːl/;[1] born October 12, 1950), is an American politician who served as the 31st Governor of Wyoming. A Democrat, he was reelected to his second term on November 7, 2006, and announced on March 4, 2010, that he would not attempt to seek a third term as Governor.[2]
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Education and early life
Freudenthal was born in Thermopolis, the seat of Hot Springs County in north central Wyoming, the seventh of eight children, and grew up on a farm north of town. He graduated in 1973 from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts, with a bachelor's degree in economics. After graduating he joined the Department of Economic Planning and Development as an economist and later became the state planning director for Governor Edgar Herschler.
Freudenthal entered the University of Wyoming College of Law, receiving his law degree in 1980, and went into private practice. In 1994, he was appointed U.S. Attorney upon the recommendation of then-Governor Mike Sullivan. Freudenthal left the post of U.S. Attorney in May 2001.
On April 2, 2008, Freudenthal endorsed Democrat Barack Obama of Illinois for the party's presidential nomination, having cited "Obama's style of leadership and openness to discussion." Obama won the Wyoming Democratic caucus by a 61.44-37.83 margin over then U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York.
[edit] Personal life
Freudenthal is married to Nancy D. Freudenthal, a native of Cody, who serves as a judge on the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming. They have four children: Donald, Hillary, Bret, and Katie.
[edit] Electoral history
| Wyoming Gubernatorial Election - 2006 | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | Dave Freudenthal | 135,516 | 69.89% | + 19.93 | |
| Republican | Ray Hunkins | 58,100 | 29.97% | ||
| Wyoming Gubernatorial Election - 2002 | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | Dave Freudenthal | 92,662 | 49.96% | ||
| Republican | Eli Bebout | 88,873 | 47.92% | ||
| Libertarian | Dave Dawson | 3,924 | 2.12% | ||
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Montana Pronunciation Guide". Ap.org. http://www.ap.org/montana/Pronouncer.htm. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- ^ "US News - Mar 04, 2010 - Wyoming Gov. Freudenthal won't seek third term". RealClearPolitics. 2010-03-04. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/news/ap/us_news/2010/Mar/04/wyoming_gov__freudenthal_won_t_seek_third_term.html. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
[edit] External links
- Dave for Governor official campaign site
- Biography at the National Governors Association
- Biography, interest group ratings, public statements, vetoes and campaign finances at Project Vote Smart
- Issue positions and quotes at On the Issues
- Campaign contributions at FollowTheMoney.org
- Appearances on C-SPAN programs
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| Preceded by John Vinich |
Democratic nominee for Governor of Wyoming 2002, 2006 |
Succeeded by Leslie Petersen |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Jim Geringer |
Governor of Wyoming 2003–2011 |
Succeeded by Matt Mead |
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