Jackie Grimes
Jackie Grimes (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 10. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Elections
2020
See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Wyoming State Senate District 10
Dan Furphy defeated Jackie Grimes in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 10 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dan Furphy (R) | 56.0 | 5,593 | |
| Jackie Grimes (D) | 43.5 | 4,343 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 45 | ||
| Total votes: 9,981 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 10
Jackie Grimes advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming State Senate District 10 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jackie Grimes | 99.4 | 1,554 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 1,563 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 10
Dan Furphy defeated Craig Malmstrom in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 10 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dan Furphy | 62.5 | 1,577 | |
| Craig Malmstrom | 37.0 | 934 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 2,522 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Bill Haley defeated Jackie Grimes in the general election for Wyoming House of Representatives District 46 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Haley (R) | 54.2 | 2,317 | |
| Jackie Grimes (D) | 45.5 | 1,944 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 4,271 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 46
Jackie Grimes advanced from the Democratic primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 46 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jackie Grimes | 100.0 | 632 | |
| Total votes: 632 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Bill Haley advanced from the Republican primary for Wyoming House of Representatives District 46 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bill Haley | 100.0 | 1,373 | |
| Total votes: 1,373 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jackie Grimes did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Jackie Grimes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Grimes' responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Finding ways to generate consistent revenue in Wyoming. Protecting funding for public services (e.g., education, police departments, fire departments, infrastructure). Addressing healthcare costs and accessibility to both physical and mental health needs.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Upholding our Wyoming Constitution and holding the government responsible for meeting the expectations in our state constitution, especially around funding education.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
I believe an elected official must represent the people who elected them. They should put personal bias aside and instead engage with stakeholders and consider all pieces of evidence when deciding on legislation. I also believe they have an obligation to seek out input from the voters prior to a legislative session and to report out after a session. Lastly, I believe an elected official must be someone who is able to collaborate to find middle ground and find solutions that serve the people.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am trained in making evidence-based decisions, designing solutions and plans that work for people, and in collaboration to engage all stakeholders. I am also a mother and know the ongoing issues families are facing in Wyoming. I am the wife of a small business owner and have firsthand knowledge about the struggles of local businesses to remain open during an economic downturn.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I worked for a dog groomer's when I was 11. Cleaned cages and got to walk dogs. I loved it!
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas hands down is my favorite holiday. The air is crisp, the lights twinkle, and it is the one time of the year when people get genuinely excited to do something for someone else.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Man's Search for Meaning is my favorite book. I appreciate the stark presentation of adversity and the empowerment of choice in responding to adversity.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My favorite thing about my home are my children and husband. When we are all home and playing together and enjoying our time together, it makes the rest of the world disappear for a bit.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Baby Shark
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
I believe while experience can help it can also hinder. Our government was set up to be run by the people and for the people and the current state of politics has career politicians who treat the role as an entitlement and not the privilege it is.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
The greatest challenge Wyoming will face is diversifying the economy and creating middle-income jobs that can support families.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
I believe the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislatures is one of a shared vision and passion for making that vision come to light. It is also a point of checks and balances that limits one entity from holding absolute power.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
It is important to build relationships with other legislators because elected officials were elected in order to represent the people. If legislators cannot get along and remember who all sought out to be a representative to benefit people, then what is left is an unproductive and inefficient government.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
If elected, I would like to serve on the education committee as well as the health and human services committee to support educational efforts and address the public health crisis suicide is.
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See also
2020 Elections
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