Tom Walters (Wyoming)

Tom Walters

Republican Party

Prior offices

Wyoming House of Representatives District 38

Successor: Jayme Lien

Predecessor: Bob Brechtel

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Last election

August 20, 2024

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Tom Walters (Republican Party) was a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 38. He assumed office on January 7, 2013. He left office on January 6, 2025.

Walters (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wyoming House of Representatives to represent District 38. He lost in the Republican primary on August 20, 2024.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Walters was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Appropriations Committee
• Air Transportation Liaison Committee
• Energy Council
• State Building Commission Liaison

2021-2022

Walters was assigned to the following committees:

• House Appropriations Committee

2019-2020

Walters was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Appropriations Committee
• Joint Rules and Procedure Committee
• House Appropriations Committee
• House Rules and Procedure Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Wyoming committee assignments, 2017
• Appropriations
• Rules and Procedure
• Joint Appropriations
• Joint Rules and Procedure

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Walters served on the following committees:

Wyoming committee assignments, 2015
• Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development
• Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs
• Minerals, Business and Economic Development
• Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Walters served on the following committees:

Wyoming committee assignments, 2013
• Judiciary
• Joint Judiciary

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38

Jayme Lien won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jayme Lien (R)	95.6	3,253
		Other/Write-in votes	4.4	148

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 3,401
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38

Jayme Lien defeated incumbent Tom Walters in the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jayme Lien	54.4	859
		Tom Walters	45.3	715
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	4

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,578
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Tom Walters won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Walters (R)	96.6	2,233
		Other/Write-in votes	3.4	78

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,311
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Tom Walters advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38 on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Walters	96.4	1,944
		Other/Write-in votes	3.6	72

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,016
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2020

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Tom Walters defeated Shawn Johnson in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Walters (R)	75.1	3,277
		Shawn Johnson (L)	24.5	1,068
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	19

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 4,364
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Tom Walters defeated Michael Pedry in the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Walters	59.5	1,017
	Submit photo	Michael Pedry	39.9	682
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	10

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,709
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38

Shawn Johnson advanced from the Libertarian convention for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38 on June 13, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Shawn Johnson (L)

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2018

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Tom Walters won election in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Walters (R)	97.7	2,656
		Other/Write-in votes	2.3	63

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,719
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Tom Walters advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 38 on August 21, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Walters	100.0	1,505

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,505
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2016

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2016

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 Tom Walters ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 38 general election.

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 38 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Tom Walters Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Wyoming Secretary of State

Incumbent Tom Walters ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 38 Republican primary.

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 38 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Tom Walters Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2014

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. Incumbent Tom Walters ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2012

See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2012

Walters won election in the 2012 election for the Wyoming House of Representatives District 38. He defeated David Wolfe in the Republican primary on August 21 and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 38, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tom Walters	97.4%	3,585
	Write-Ins	Various	2.6%	94
Total Votes				3,679

Wyoming House of Representatives, District 38 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Tom Walters	69.5%	958
David Wolfe	30.5%	421
Total Votes		1,379

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Tom Walters campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Wyoming House of Representatives District 38	Lost primary	$21,250	$11,367
2022	Wyoming House of Representatives District 38	Won general	$3,300	$6,152
2020	Wyoming House of Representatives District 38	Won general	$17,525	N/A**
2018	Wyoming House of Representatives District 38	Won general	$3,950	N/A**
2016	Wyoming House of Representatives, District 38	Won	$3,850	N/A**
2014	Wyoming House of Representatives, District 38	Won	$4,500	N/A**
2008	Wyoming State Senate, District 30	Lost	$8,025	N/A**
2004	Wyoming State Senate, District 30	Lost	$7,325	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

In 2024, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 8.

• National Federation of Independent Business

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2023

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In 2023, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 3. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 11. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 7. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 to March 12. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 through February 28. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 15. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2017

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In 2017, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 3. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2016

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In 2016, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 8 through March 4. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2015

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In 2015, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2014

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In 2014, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 through March 7. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

2013

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In 2013, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 to February 27. Wyoming Liberty Index Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Bob Brechtel (R)	Wyoming House of Representatives District 38 2013-2025	Succeeded by Jayme Lien (R)

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Current members of the Wyoming House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Chip Neiman

Majority Leader:Scott Heiner

Minority Leader:Mike Yin

Representatives

District 1

Chip Neiman (R)

District 2

J.D. Williams (R)

District 3

Abby Angelos (R)

District 4

Jeremy Haroldson (R)

District 5

Scott Smith (R)

District 6

Tomi Strock (R)

District 7

Bob Nicholas (R)

District 8

Steve Johnson (R)

District 9

Landon Brown (R)

District 10

John Eklund (R)

District 11

Jacob Wasserburger (R)

District 12

Clarence Styvar (R)

District 13

Ken Chestek (D)

District 14

Trey Sherwood (D)

District 15

Pam Thayer (R)

District 16

Mike Yin (D)

District 17

J.T. Larson (R)

District 18

Scott Heiner (R)

District 19

Joseph Webb (R)

District 20

Michael Schmid (R)

District 21

McKay Erickson (R)

District 22

Andrew Byron (R)

District 23

Liz Storer (D)

District 24

Nina Webber (R)

District 25

Paul Hoeft (R)

District 26

Dalton Banks (R)

District 27

Martha Lawley (R)

District 28

John Winter (R)

District 29

Ken Pendergraft (R)

District 30

Thomas Kelly (R)

District 31

John Bear (R)

District 32

Ken Clouston (R)

District 33

Ivan Posey (D)

District 34

Pepper Ottman (R)

District 35

Tony Locke (R)

District 36

Art Washut (R)

District 37

Steve Harshman (R)

District 38

Jayme Lien (R)

District 39

Cody Wylie (R)

District 40

Marilyn Connolly (R)

District 41

Gary Brown (R)

District 42

Rob Geringer (R)

District 43

Ann Lucas (R)

District 44

Lee Filer (R)

District 45

Karlee Provenza (D)

District 46

Ocean Andrew (R)

District 47

Robert Davis (R)

District 48

Darin McCann (R)

District 49

Robert Wharff (R)

District 50

Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R)

District 51

Laurie Bratten (R)

District 52

Reuben Tarver (R)

District 53

Christopher Knapp (R)

District 54

Lloyd Larsen (R)

District 55

Joel Guggenmos (R)

District 56

Elissa Campbell (R)

District 57

Julie Jarvis (R)

District 58

Bill Allemand (R)

District 59

J.R. Riggins (R)

District 60

Marlene Brady (R)

District 61

Daniel Singh (R)

District 62

Kevin Campbell (R)

Republican Party (56)

Democratic Party (6)