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The Star-Tribune is examining every legislative district in an attempt to give you a rough idea of what direction the state is headed as we barrel toward one of the most critical elections in Wyoming’s history.
Check each print edition of the Star-Tribune ahead of Aug. 18 for a rundown of a new district, and visit Trib.com to find our collection of every one that has been published so far.
In today’s installment, we take a look at Rep. Sue Wilson of Cheyenne.
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House District 7: Cheyenne
A winner of four races and seeking a fifth, Republican Sue Wilson has earned a reputation in Cheyenne as an effective and even-handed lawmaker. And that reputation has translated into a position of extreme influence in the Capitol.
The chairwoman of the influential House Committee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Wilson has shepherded a number of significant reforms in Wyoming’s medical and social service ecosystems across the finish line during several years of immense financial pressures on state government — no small task for anyone.
Could it flip? Probably not. Wilson’s electoral record has been dominant and, while she faced a credible challenge against former Laramie County School District 1 Superintendent of Schools John Lyttle in the 2018 Republican primary, she still managed to walk away with a 17-point victory.
This year, Wilson will face a rematch with 2016 Republican Primary challenger and railroad conductor Cody Haynes, who earned just over 25% of the vote that year.
Vulnerability Score: 1/5.