William Pownall

William Pownall
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 52nd district
Assumed office
January 5, 2015
Preceded by Troy Mader
Personal details
Born Gillette, Wyoming
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Jamey Pownall
Children 2
Residence Gillette, Wyoming
Profession Rancher

William H. "Bill" Pownall is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 52 since January 5, 2015.[1] Prior to his service in the House, Pownall was the Campbell County Sheriff between 2005 and 2015.[2]

Elections

2014

Pownall challenged incumbent Republican Representative Troy Mader in the Republican primary. Mader, who had been appointed to the seat after Representative Sue Wallis died, ran for a full term. Pownall defeated Mader in the primary, 61% to 39%. He then won the general election unopposed.

2016

Pownall faced Nicholas DeLaat in the Republican primary and defeated DeLaat with 50.6% of the vote. He then defeated perennial Democratic candidate Duffy Jenniges with 81% of the vote.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "William Pownall". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Sheriff under investigation for misconduct". Gillette News Record. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved May 17, 2017.


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