Steve Harshman is an American politician and a

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member of the

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representing District 37 since January 14, 2003. Harshman served as the Speaker of the Wyoming House from January 2017 to January 2021.

Education

Harshman earned his

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from

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and his

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from

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Elections

*2002 - When incumbent Republican

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Rick Tempest was term-limited (since repealed), Harshman won the Republican primary with 47.6% of the vote. Harshman defeated Democratic nominee Jo Koch with 62.2% of the vote. *2004 - Harshman defeated Kathy Martin in the Republican primary with 69.4% of the vote. He defeated Democratic nominee Scott Koenekamp with 70% of the vote. *2006 - Harshman defeated Nick Mandis in the Republican primary with 82.0% of the vote. He defeated 2004 Democratic nominee Scott Koenekamp in the general election with 70.2% of the vote. *2008 - Harshman ran unopposed in both the Republican primary and general election. *2010 - Harshman ran unopposed in both the Republican primary and general election. *2012 - Harshman defeated Steve Bray in the Republican primary with 68.5% of the vote and ran unopposed in the general election. *2014 - Harshman defeated Greg Flesvig in the Republican primary with 70% of the vote. He then defeated independent candidate Anthony Allen in the general election with 73% of the vote. *2016 - Harshman defeated Greg Flesvig with 74% of the vote in a rematch of the 2014 Republican primary. Harshman defeated Democrat Deirdre Stoelzle in the general election with 80% of the vote. In November 2016, the Wyoming House Republican Caucus nominated Harshman to be

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. Harshman will succeed Kermit Brown, who is retiring.

References

External links

Official page
at the

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