Ray Peterson
Ray Peterson (Republican Party) was a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 19. He assumed office in 2004. He left office on January 7, 2019.
Peterson (Republican Party) ran for election to the Wyoming State Senate to represent District 19. He lost in the Republican primary on August 16, 2022.
Peterson was first appointed to the chamber in 2004.
Biography
Peterson attended Northwest College from 1977 to 1978. He went on to attend Brigham Young University from 1981 to 1982. He has worked as Vice President for Office Shop Incorporated since 1984.
Peterson served on the Town Council of Cowley from 1986 to 1992. He then served as County Commissioner for Big Horn County in from 1992 to 2000. In 2002, Peterson ran for the Wyoming State Senate but was defeated. He was then appointed to the Wyoming State Senate in 2005.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Labor, Health and Social Services |
| • Revenue, Chair |
| • Joint Labor, Health and Social Services |
| • Joint Revenue, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Revenue, Chair |
| • Joint Labor, Health and Social Services |
| • Revenue, Chair |
| • Labor, Health and Social Services |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Revenue, Chair |
| • Labor, Health and Social Services |
| • Joint Revenue, Chair |
| • Joint Labor, Health and Social Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peterson served on these committees:
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| • Appropriations |
| • Joint Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Peterson served on these committees:
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| • Appropriations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Wyoming State Senate District 19
Dan Laursen won election in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 19 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dan Laursen (R) | 93.8 | 5,538 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 6.2 | 363 | ||
| Total votes: 5,901 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 19
Dan Laursen defeated incumbent R.J. Kost and Ray Peterson in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 19 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dan Laursen | 42.9 | 2,580 | |
| R.J. Kost | 31.0 | 1,866 | ||
| Ray Peterson | 25.9 | 1,557 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 6,013 | ||||
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2018
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wyoming State Senate District 19
R.J. Kost won election in the general election for Wyoming State Senate District 19 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | R.J. Kost (R) | 97.4 | 5,569 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.6 | 150 | ||
| Total votes: 5,719 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 19
R.J. Kost defeated incumbent Ray Peterson in the Republican primary for Wyoming State Senate District 19 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | R.J. Kost | 53.9 | 2,246 | |
| Ray Peterson | 46.1 | 1,921 | ||
| Total votes: 4,167 | ||||
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2014
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Wyoming State Senate 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 Ray Peterson ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3]
2010
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2010
Peterson was re-elected to the Wyoming State Senate, District 19. He was unopposed in the August 17, 2010, primary election. He was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election.[4][5]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 19 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Ray Peterson (R)
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5,678 | |||
| Wyoming State Senate, District 19 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| R. Ray Peterson (R)
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4,253 | |||
2006
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Ray Peterson won re-election to the Wyoming State Senate, District 19. He ran unopposed.[6]
Peterson raised $5,300 for his campaign.[7]
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ray Peterson (R)
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5,985 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Ray Peterson endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 through February 28.
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2018
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In 2018, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 3.
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2016
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In 2016, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 8 through March 4.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 through March 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 to February 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 13 through March 9.
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2011
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In 2011, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 3.
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Wyoming Liberty Index
The Wyoming Liberty Index, a study created in 2003, issues a Scorecard that rates all final bills in the Wyoming State Legislature on whether the bills supported or hindered liberty. Legislators are also given a "liberty score" based on their voting patterns. The Wyoming Liberty Index 2012 report was issued on the 61st Legislature during the 2012 budget session. Scores range from the highest score (100%) to the lowest (0%). A higher score indicates a higher level of "aye" votes on bills considered pro-liberty and "nay" votes on what the organization considers anti-liberty bills.[8] Peterson received a score of 40% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 17th out of 31 members of the Wyoming State Senate. Although there are 30 members of the Senate, a 31st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.
Personal
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Peterson and his wife, Cresta, have three children.[1]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Candidates Roster," accessed July 25, 2010
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2006 Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Candidate Contributions," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Wyoming Senate District 19 2005–2019 |
Succeeded by R.J. Kost (R) |
