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Andy Schwartz
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 23rd district
Assumed office
January 5, 2015
Preceded byKeith Gingery
Personal details
Born (1950-09-26) September 26, 1950 (age 74)
Washington, D.C., US
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJean Schwartz
Children2
ResidenceJackson Hole, Wyoming
Alma materOberlin College
ProfessionSmall business owner

Andy Schwartz (born September 26, 1950) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 23 since January 5, 2015.[1]

Elections

2014

After incumbent Republican Representative Keith Gingery announced his retirement, Schwartz announced his candidacy and ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. He faced Republican candidate Jim Darwiche in the general election and defeated Darwiche, 56% to 44%. Schwartz's win was one of three Democratic pickups in the state, as Democrats gained seats in the legislature.[2]

2016

Schwartz ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Andy Schwartz". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  2. ^ "Democrats gain seat in Legislature; ultraconservatives gain 3". Billings Gazette. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  3. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2017.