Troy McKeown

American politician
Troy McKeown
Member of the Wyoming Senate
from the 24th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 4, 2021
Preceded byMichael Von Flatern
Personal details
BornCheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCatherine McKeown
Children3
Residence(s)Gillette, Wyoming, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Wyoming (BS)
Webster University (MBA)
ProfessionSelf employed

Troy McKeown is an American politician and a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate, representing District 24 since January 4, 2021.[1]

Career

Troy McKeown graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1987.[2] Before entering politics, McKeown served 27 years in the United States Army as an artillery officer and retired as a lieutenant colonel. He was also a business owner.[3] He is a member of both the Senate Labor, Health & Social Services Committee and the Senate Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee.[2]

Political viewpoints

Troy McKeown advocates for equal access to education for all from kindergarten to 12th grade.[4]

Elections

2020

Troy McKeown won the Republican Primary against former incumbent Michael Von Flatern, winning 63.4% of the vote.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Troy McKeown". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Senate District 24: Senator Troy McKeown". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  3. ^ Goodrick, Jake (August 19, 2020). "McKeown topples Von Flatern to claim state Senate seat". Gillette News Record. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  4. ^ Scarcliff, Stephanie (June 23, 2020). "Von Flatern, McKeown Debate Key Issues at Candidates' Forum". County 17. Retrieved 31 January 2021.

External links

  • Troy McKeown's campaign website
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Members of the Wyoming Senate
67th Legislature (2023)
President
Ogden Driskill (R)
Vice President
Dave Kinskey (R)
Majority Leader
Larry Hicks (R)
Minority Leader
Chris Rothfuss (D)
  1. Ogden Driskill (R)
  2. Brian Boner (R)
  3. Cheri Steinmetz (R)
  4. Tara Nethercott (R)
  5. Lynn Hutchings (R)
  6. Anthony Bouchard (R)
  7. Stephan Pappas (R)
  8. Affie Ellis (R)
  9. Chris Rothfuss (D)
  10. Dan Furphy (R)
  11. Larry Hicks (R)
  12. John Kolb (R)
  13. Stacy Jones (R)
  14. Fred Baldwin (R)
  15. Wendy Schuler (R)
  16. Dan Dockstader (R)
  17. Mike Gierau (D)
  18. Tim French (R)
  19. Dan Laursen (R)
  20. Ed Cooper (R)
  21. Bo Biteman (R)
  22. Dave Kinskey (R)
  23. Eric Barlow (R)
  24. Troy McKeown (R)
  25. Cale Case (R)
  26. Tim Salazar (R)
  27. Bill Landen (R)
  28. Jim Anderson (R)
  29. Bob Ide (R)
  30. Charles Scott (R)
  31. Evie Brennan (R)