Jared Olsen

Jared Olsen (born October 10, 1987) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 11 since January 10, 2017.[1]

Jared Olsen
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 11th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2017
Preceded byMary Throne
Personal details
Born (1987-10-10) October 10, 1987
Evanston, Wyoming, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDani Olsen
Children3
Residence(s)Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
Alma materWeber State University
University of Wyoming
ProfessionLawyer
WebsiteOlsen for Wyoming House District 11

Career

Prior to his election to the state legislature, Olsen was chairman of the Laramie County Republican Party.[2] He is also an attorney in Cheyenne. After the 2020 election, Olsen was also elected to be the Majority Whip of the house.[3]

Elections

2016

Olsen challenged incumbent Democratic Representative and House Minority Leader Mary Throne for the seat. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Throne in the general election with 51% of the vote.[4]

2018

Olsen ran unopposed in the August 21, 2018 Republican Primary and defeated Calob Taylor, a Democrat, in the November 6, 2018 General Election with 1,275 votes (53.6%).[5][6]

2020

Olsen ran unopposed in the August 18, 2020 Republican Primary and defeated Amy Spieker, a Democrat, in the November 3, 2020 General Election with 1,807 votes (55.0%).[7][8]

References


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