Dave Kinskey

Dave Kinskey
Member of the Wyoming Senate
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
July 8, 2014
Preceded by John Schiffer
Mayor of Sheridan, Wyoming
In office
January 1, 2005  July 8, 2014
Preceded by Jim Wilson
Succeeded by John Heath
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Donna Kinskey
Children 3
Residence Sheridan, Wyoming
Alma mater Harvard University
University of Wyoming College of Law
Profession Small business owner
Religion Catholic

Dave Kinskey is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing the 22nd district since July 8, 2014.[1]

Political career

Kinskey served as mayor of Sheridan, Wyoming from 2005 until July 8, 2014. He was succeeded as mayor by City Council President John Heath.[2] Prior to his election as mayor, Kinskey worked on the Senate campaigns of Wyoming Senators Malcolm Wallop and Alan Simpson, as well as Pete Simpson's unsuccessful gubernatorial run in 1986.[1]

Elections

2014

Kinskey received 67.7% of the vote of Johnson and Sheridan County Commissioners to fill the seat after incumbent Republican Senator John Schiffer died.[2]

2016

Kinskey is running unopposed in both the primary and general elections for his first full term.

References

  1. 1 2 "Dave Kinskey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Sheridan mayor will replace Schiffer in Wyoming Senate". Casper Star Tribune. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
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